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As the title says, im all excited , HTC touch pro, original unlocked, brand new. Tmobile contract £35 a month 700 mins, unlimited texts and 1gb a month internet.
Canni wait !
Well,...I'm excited with ya then!
I'm gonna pick up my brand new touch pro saturday!
I've got a contract with the provider KPN (holland)
Got already an 8 GB sdHC card.....
AND offcourse I've read allll about the raphael on this forum...
Im buying an 8GB SDHC card tomorrow, have IGO8 ready to go on it, and some lovely expensive headphones.
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lovely expensive headphones.
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Care to specialize which ones?
howd you get this phone on that contract?
expansys
I was going to go for that contract , but t-mobile used to be terrible in Bristol , so i'm not sure if it's any better now ..
found it now....http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=171303
i need to wait for phones4u to bring it out so they can buy out the remainder of my contract!
Thats the one buddy, im overly impressed with it. As it only comes with a standard headset i bought...
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=150195
Then these razer headphones ( excellent headphones, cant hear anything else when they are in..perfect for the bike )
http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=486536
And an 8GB card
http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=847397
All in all an excellent combination, i just wish there was a bug free app that locks the screen when in pocket
So glad i got the actual HTC handset and not some operator branded rubbish * cough vario 4 *
yeah i hate it when the networks put their logos and software all over it.
I am torn between the Touch Pro and the Xperia X1.
I am leaning towards the X1 becuse of the larger screen.
The main reason for getting a new phone is to use the internet more, so i figured a better screen would help me!
can anyone tell me when this comes out for ATT and when i cant wait to get it.....thanks please please please im soooo excited
I'm with you guys... mine arrives on tuesday, ordered today once i knew they'd arrive... booyah! Now to get rid of the tytn ii and the wizard... it was a good run
rico002 said:
can anyone tell me when this comes out for ATT and when i cant wait to get it.....thanks please please please im soooo excited
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So far....it's set to launch on Sep 29th. No delays so far
Hows your phone , and hows t-mobile ??? i might get this aswell
got mine with abbo 14,50€ 150 minutes a month and internet 4,95€ a month..
12gb is working also
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Hows your phone , and hows t-mobile ??? i might get this aswell
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Working spot on buddy, few reg tweeks ( see tweek thread ), sensorlock, core player etc etc and im loving it !
Guys I have ordered a new at&t unlocked Samsung focus from Ebay India at $ 300. Phone will be arriving in about five days time.
What do you think about the price considering the specs and the upcoming mango update? Will I be able to update in India?
One more question: in Android we have audio effects in gingerbread. Do we have some audio effects like thing in windows 7 which works on videos as well?
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It's easy to upgrade to mango RTM. Lots of info in these forums even if you can't upgrade "officially". As far as the price goes I really have no idea about unlocked phone costs in India. I got mine for $200 on ebay but it's locked to at&t.
Focus is a great phone, you'll love it.
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What do you think about the price considering the specs and the upcoming mango update?
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As for me it's pricy. Recently I've bought used Focus (but in perfect shape, like a brand new, screen without any scratches) on ebay for $160 shipped (for India it will be plus $20-25). Also, you may unlock it for additional $20-30 (search forum). So, the right price should be about $200.
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As for me it's pricy. Recently I've bought used Focus (but in perfect shape, like a brand new, screen without any scratches) on ebay for $160 shipped (for India it will be plus $20-25). Also, you may unlock it for additional $20-30 (search forum). So, the right price should be about $200.
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Unlocking it is available at US$ 0.99 on ebay.com
mgdelhi said:
Unlocking it is available at US$ 0.99 on ebay.com
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Yeah, right (I've got unlock code for free from AT&T; so I didn't follow corresponding topic).
onesikpuppy said:
It's easy to upgrade to mango RTM. Lots of info in these forums even if you can't upgrade "officially". As far as the price goes I really have no idea about unlocked phone costs in India. I got mine for $200 on ebay but it's locked to at&t.
Focus is a great phone, you'll love it.
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Well, I think $200 is when you have subscribed to at&t plan. When you buy something with a plan contract, the price of the phone is subsidized from the future inflows to the company under the contract plan.
sensboston said:
As for me it's pricy. Recently I've bought used Focus (but in perfect shape, like a brand new, screen without any scratches) on ebay for $160 shipped (for India it will be plus $20-25). Also, you may unlock it for additional $20-30 (search forum). So, the right price should be about $200.
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You really got a very good deal. But if we buy something directly from US, we have to pay customs as well. Well I took the decision when I saw Dell venue pro is selling for $550 in India. Moreover, may be, I will be getting a gift phone worth $35 with this deal. In this situation my cost comes down to $265, which is less than half of Dell venue pro price in India.
Andy is releasing his rom and u are moving from O1 ? :O
Jokes apart, that is a good deal if you are in india ... I got my unlocked focus for 220 new but I am in the US ...
You can upgrade to Mango 7720 RTM ... no issues ... lots of threads are available for instructions ... I was able to go all the way from 7004 to 7720 in a few hours ...
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Andy is releasing his rom and u are moving from O1 ? :O
Jokes apart, that is a good deal if you are in india ... I got my unlocked focus for 220 new but I am in the US ...
You can upgrade to Mango 7720 RTM ... no issues ... lots of threads are available for instructions ... I was able to go all the way from 7004 to 7720 in a few hours ...
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Lol! I just bought this to play with windows phone 7. Currently have no plans of selling o1.
CM7 on o1 is pretty good and I hope Andy will be a kickass ROM too. I just love GB audio effects, multi tasking, among other numerous features in Android.
Hope to have first hand experience and comparison between Android and wp7/mango.
Btw, it seems you too have both o1 and focus. I would like to ask a few questions:
1.What is your take on windows 7/ Mango and Android?
2.Audio and audio effects in both OS.
3.Multi tasking?
4. Is Swype keyboard available in mango?
5. Any other thing you would like to point out.
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Hi I need to buy an unlocked phone of about $360
and I have nexus S in my mind....So that i can upgrade it to android 4.0
But is there any other phone which u guyz can recommend
Galaxy S2, if you manage to get it for that amount.
Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
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galaxy s2 costs about $550
nd my budget is $350
And i need a new phone..not a used one
dhruvdangi said:
Hi I need to buy an unlocked phone of about $360
and I have nexus S in my mind....So that i can upgrade it to android 4.0
But is there any other phone which u guyz can recommend
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U cant go.wrong with the nexus s i think, at least youre guaranteed ICS and performance is fantastic
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Agreed it might also be useful to mention where you live and in that price range the Nexus S is your best bet
Here in Canada you can pick up a GSM NS for 350 and a AWS NS for about 375 brand new
I suggest Nexus S as well.
thanx guyz 4 the reply..
I live in india
but i'l be buying it from ebay.com
and i have found a seller selling it from 356 with international shipping.
dhruvdangi said:
thanx guyz 4 the reply..
I live in india
but i'l be buying it from ebay.com
and i have found a seller selling it from 356 with international shipping.
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Why are you buying internationally, when you can get it in here for near 17-18k.
because the india variant of nexus s i.e i9023 has S-LCD
whereas the i9020(international version) has Super-amoled screen
And it is available for 19-20k
and not 17-18k
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because the india variant of nexus s i.e i9023 has S-LCD
whereas the i9020(international version) has Super-amoled screen
And it is available for 19-20k
and not 17-18k
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Well, it is available for the price I mentioned unless you've got good bargaining skills or voucher or coupon codes for online services.
But if i get a better screen at the same price then why should I buy the indian version
dhruvdangi said:
But if i get a better screen at the same price then why should I buy the indian version
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Go ahead, if you're fine with it.
Well, it would also sound nice if you will keep your money first and save up for a samsung galaxy s2. I think that would be a lot better than an instant gratification with a phone that is obviously not at par with the s2. I am saying that when you are comparing it side by side and I do not mean any other scheme with that statement. But it you really choose to get one now, that would be a great choice as well.
Why you don't check HTC
I have a great experience with HTC , they have a great usable interface over android try the "HTC Incredible S" very nice fast phone
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I have a great experience with HTC , they have a great usable interface over android try the "HTC Incredible S" very nice fast phone
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I've had an Incredible S for a few months, and I have to say its a nice device.
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Hi,
I recently bought (and returned to the store!) a brand new Black HTC One S, the phone was amazing but during a benchmark I noticed something disturbing, My 1S was the C2 version so it has the old S3 chipset with 220 GPU and 1.7GHZ CPU, I jet back to the store and ask them about it just to realize they have no idea that the 1S comes in 2 versions....BTW, I'm from Israel.
After talking to the tech guys at the store they told me they can't tell if the phone is the C2 version or not without installing a hardware info app.
Can anyone tell me please, is there a way to know what version the phone is just from looking at the box or from within the phone menu?
Is there a way to know that from the IMEI # ?
I got full refund and the option to upgrade to the 1X or S3 for that matter but I really can't decide. these phones are not cheap and I want to make the right decision.
One more thing, does anyone know what are the prices for the 1S and the 1X in Germany? I have a friend who's flying there tomorrow and can buy me one there...
Thanks a lot for your help and sorry for the looong post
Rotem.
model number of S4 version is z520e, the model number of S3 version (C2) is z560e.
This number is printed on the box.
chapo-grelo said:
model number of S4 version is z520e, the model number of S3 version (C2) is z560e.
This number is printed on the box.
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Thanks a lot man, I will check it out tomorrow at the store I dealt with .
In case all 1S in Israel are S3 (or C2), Where can I get the S4 version online? Or should I just upgrade to the 1X for like $40 (though I don't really like it)...
Thanks!
Rotem_46 said:
Thanks a lot man, I will check it our tomorrow at the store.
In case all 1S in Israel are S3, Where can I get the S4 version online? Or should I just upgrade to the 1X for like $40...
Thanks!
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Probably the One X if all are S3's. It's a beast device. You won't be sad either way you go!
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invasion2 said:
Probably the One X if all are S3's. It's a beast device. You won't be sad either way you go!
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Well in case all are S3 then I won't buy it for sure.
But what if I can get the S4? Maybe online from the US or something, Should I go with it or with the 1X?
I have a friend who's flying to Germany tomorrow but I think they also have the S3 over there...not sure though.
Rotem_46 said:
Well in case all are S3 then I won't buy it for sure.
But what if I can get the S4? Maybe online from the US or something, Should I go with it or with the 1X?
I have a friend who's flying to Germany tomorrow but I think they also have the S3 over there...not sure though.
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Get the One X because from the USA it'll be a lot for international shipping.
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Germany
Rotem_46 said:
Well in case all are S3 then I won't buy it for sure.
But what if I can get the S4? Maybe online from the US or something, Should I go with it or with the 1X?
I have a friend who's flying to Germany tomorrow but I think they also have the S3 over there...not sure though.
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As far as I can tell, all Germany (austria, swiss) One S are Z-520e (S4). Just be sure not to buy a branded device like T-Mob.DE, since it's ROM is full of bloatware in germ. language. The Z-560e (S3) version are common mostly in EE (east europe) countries. Just check the bottom of that white paper box for model 520e or 560e.
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Probably the One X if all are S3's. It's a beast device. You won't be sad either way you go!
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Let me get it straight, if I can get my hands on an S4 version of the One S I should get it instead of the One X ?
My dilemma is that I believe the One X will get all updates and will be more compatible with future apps and what not while the One S will not, plus I think in the near future all apps will take advantage of quad core cpu's so thats why I'm confused.
It may seem easy to chose but I really like the One S and don't really like the X (its not that bad it just doesn't look as good as the S)...
Anyway, Do you think I'd rather get the S4 instead the 1X ? (considering its $40 difference).
Thanks.
Rotem_46 said:
Let me get it straight, if I can get my hands on an S4 version of the One S I should get it instead of the One X ?
My dilemma is that I believe the One X will get all updates and will be more compatible with future apps and what not while the One S will not, plus I think in the near future all apps will take advantage of quad core cpu's so thats why I'm confused.
It may seem easy to chose but I really like the One S and don't really like the X (its not that bad it just doesn't look as good as the S)...
Anyway, Do you think I'd rather get the S4 instead the 1X ? (considering its $40 difference).
Thanks.
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IMO the One S S4 has a better architecture, based on Krait. The process technology is also 28nm, compared to the Tegra 3's 40nm. But there won't be much of a difference during normal use, although S4 has 4G LTE.
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Wouldn't trade my S4 ville for a one X or galaxy S3, only pros they have for me is a bit more development but the S4 ville already has some very good devs devving major ROMs like CM9, MIUI and AOKP and some nice Sense Roms like leedroid and trickdroid. Hopefully the C2 will catch up someday, root and custom recoveries as well as the first ROMs are just coming out in the last few weeks.
Germany has S3 as well
I have just bought an S3 by mistake in Switzerland. From what I read online, Germany and Switzerland also have mixed stocks of S3 and S4. I have read that Media Markt (http://www.mediamarkt.de/), a large retailer in Germany, has the S4. Their website mentions a 1.5 Ghz processor; if that's accurate, it's S4.
I'm pretty surprised to read that all of you rather have the S instead of the X...and then again it is the One S Forum so...
After visiting the store I first bought my 1S from It seems all they have is the S3 version and they are offering me (again) the 1X for an extra $40.
Does the 1X Tegra CPU is more powerful then the Krait CPU of the S4 ?
BTW, Is there a special reason you guys bought the One S and not X (beside it being more beautiful and smaller then the X) ? The reason I'm asking is because the X has better hardware (ie Quad Core, 4.7" HD Screen etc).
Thanks!
i am too from israel, and i am too bought 1 s which the store told me its S4 and its S3, so i try to return it and i hope they wont make any trouble.
i will be very sad to have an one S S3 for the same price i could get an S4 from a normal store.
OP: after how many days did you return it to the store and which store?
Bought mine in Mediamarkt Germany and got a S4! My dude bought one at Saturn store and he got a S3, but he don't cares because he doesn't need root and all this. Germany seems to be mixed up but HTC told me that in germany there are only s4(got a screenshot). I don't even get why HTC makes 2 kinds of the S...
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pookipsy said:
i am too from israel, and i am too bought 1 s which the store told me its S4 and its S3, so i try to return it and i hope they wont make any trouble.
i will be very sad to have an one S S3 for the same price i could get an S4 from a normal store.
OP: after how many days did you return it to the store and which store?
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I bought it from Eline in Haifa, I returned it after like 6 days maybe.
Look, just print the One S page on their website that state that the CPU is 1.5Ghz then go to the store and tell them this is not true and that you would like to cancel everything or upgrade to something else, the printout is for your backup in a case they will change the website.
Good Luck
slainbybeats said:
Bought mine in Mediamarkt Germany and got a S4! My dude bought one at Saturn store and he got a S3, but he don't cares because he doesn't need root and all this. Germany seems to be mixed up but HTC told me that in germany there are only s4(got a screenshot). I don't even get why HTC makes 2 kinds of the S...
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When did you buy your 1S and how much did it cost? my friend is about to go there and I need to know some prices !!
Do you know how much the 1X and the SGS3 costs as well ?
Thanks dude !
Rotem_46 said:
I bought it from Eline in Haifa, I returned it after like 6 days maybe.
Look, just print the One S page on their website that state that the CPU is 1.5Ghz then go to the store and tell them this is not true and that you would like to cancel everything or upgrade to something else, the printout is for your backup in a case they will change the website.
Good Luck
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LOL, i bought mine form Eline tel aviv same story.
i hope they will take the device back like in your case, i returned mine after 4 days.
pookipsy said:
LOL, i bought mine form Eline tel aviv same story.
i hope they will take the device back like in your case, i returned mine after 4 days.
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Can I ask how much did you pay for it? and did you pay cash?
I don't know what to do next, ether get full refund or go with the 1X...To be honest (with myself LOL) I don't really have a device that I want, I just want to upgrade my Desire.
I wonder if HTC has a new flagship up their sleeve (maybe one with removable battery and a SD Card slot)....
payed 2760, but now all the prices begins to drop.
i asked few other stores and they got the real S4 version. so you should just take refund and buy S4 from another store
pookipsy said:
payed 2760, but now all the prices begins to drop.
i asked few other stores and they got the real S4 version. so you should just take refund and buy S4 from another store
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Yeah, the price now is around 2450 but no one can tell me for sure if they have the S4 or not...I think I will wait a little longer and maybe get the One X instead. I saw the white version and it looks pretty good, not close to the One S but still ok.
The one X got the 4.0.4 update and it is working a lot better now so...
Hi,
So after a really long search through every single tablet on the world its only this last choice left to make.
Brand new sealed box Galaxy Note 2012 version (16GB)
vs
refurbished Galaxy Note 2014 (16GB) + extra 50$ more expensive (400 instead of 350).
I'm not willing the pay for the full price of the 2014, the question is, is it worth to get the newer but in refurbished condition?
The only big differences I see between those two are the better screen and the new software.. everything else looks pretty the same..
What do you say?
I'd like to hear your opinion as an owner please,
Thanks,
Jordan.
As an owner of the 2012 version, I am waiting for a good deal to sell mine now so that I can get the 2014. Samsung has a bad rap when it comes to updating their pricier android devices, and upgrading hardware in order to secure the validity of the device is one of the only options left for the 2012.
I'm not counting on them releasing the rumored 4.4,2 update for the n80xx line at all.
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If I were you, I'll never touch refurbished stuffs.
But still the choice is yours.
May be 1 other alternatives is just wait until the 2014 edition price drops
I don't have an answer for you but i can tell you I wouldn't get too hung up on which version of android it has. I am constantly updating my phone with newest ROMs and in my experience the difference between jellybean and kit kat or even ICS aren't very noticeable. I just bought a new 2012 version and so far it seems fine to me. I didn't even look at the new one though because i want going to spend over 350.
FYI, in case you didn't discover this, amazon has white ones for 350 and Best buy has gray ones for 350. Not sure if BB has free shipping though.
Thank you all for replying,
That was kinda what I was thinking,
Another question,
Are the ROMs available, still active? do they still updating their self? like atleast once a month?
I'm not an addicted user who changes ROM every week, but I know that atleast for the beggining I would wanna have the option to play with it alil,
Whats the latest official ROM samsung has provided to the device and whats the latest there is out there on the ROM list (ones with touchwiz)?
Thanks again.
There isn't a huge community of users for either tablet as its rather expensive. But even the 2012 edition is one of the most powerful tablets on the market today.
Samsung doesn't do the best at releasing updates but they have promised we will see 4.4.2 on the 2012 edition this year. Tho to be fair the amount of difference I expect it to make is near zero. The only functionality the tablet is missing is wireless display options. The only thing I wish I could change is running touch wiz.
Biggest reason I can see to go with the 2014 is the regular charger. The 2012 has a proprietary connection that isn't easy to find replacements for.
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So........ what did you decide?
I have both versions and can honestly say that apart from my 2014 having the air command feature there is no real benefits from it. There are not many customs roms out for either of them and what there is don't offer anything better than stock imo.
mcjordan92 said:
Hi,
So after a really long search through every single tablet on the world its only this last choice left to make.
Brand new sealed box Galaxy Note 2012 version (16GB)
vs
refurbished Galaxy Note 2014 (16GB) + extra 50$ more expensive (400 instead of 350).
I'm not willing the pay for the full price of the 2014, the question is, is it worth to get the newer but in refurbished condition?
The only big differences I see between those two are the better screen and the new software.. everything else looks pretty the same..
What do you say?
I'd like to hear your opinion as an owner please,
Thanks,
Jordan.
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Refurbished = Someone did not like it and took it back, or worse they took back caused it had a problem and the repair people turned it on and it booted, ha it works, resell it.
Refu
I bought a 2012 refurb a year ago
.......no problems
$300 for a 2012 is high in today's market.
You can find new 2012 on-line for less than that.
enjoy
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So........ what did you decide?
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I didn't guess I caused people to care and stress for that
You may say congratz, I've ordered the 2012 version (White 16gb)..
In 2 weeks you will see me some where here on this forum again
mangurian said:
.......no problems
$300 for a 2012 is high in today's market.
You can find new 2012 on-line for less than that.
enjoy
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Where? I might be getting one for my wife too.
eggwardo said:
Where? I might be getting one for my wife too.
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New one with sealed box won't cost less than 350%
Hes probably talking about the Open box (= fake charger) or refurbished
Staples
eggwardo said:
Where? I might be getting one for my wife too.
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http://www.staples.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Refurbished-101-16GB-WiFi-Tablet-Deep-Grey/product_256727
http://www.staples.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Refurbished-101-16GB-WiFi-Tablet-Deep-Grey/product_256727
Samsung Galaxy 2012 (GT-N8000) no doubt!
When you wanna get best tablet by my opinion buy this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...UTF8&qid=1397148945&sr=8-5&keywords=note+10.1 or whenever you want. When do you don't need calling functions get 2012 GT-N8013 it's cheaper version of Samsung Galaxy GT-N8000. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 is still too expensive. And 2012 have better support, upcoming KitKat 4.4.2 and a lot of custom roms!
But it's only my opinion... Everything is on you! :highfive:
I picked up this one a few days ago, and so far its been great, no issues. To me it was a pretty good deal.
http://m.tigerdirect.com/products/8905787
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