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BestBuy still selling on the 17th!!

The best buy store i pre ordered at said it will still be selling on the 17th!! An they will not be selling in the verizon store same day!!!!
BestBuy has an exclusive on launch date!
This from the Verizon Rep at BestBuy this morning just a few minutes ago. Agao the tore i went to hd them in stock!!!! I played with one.

BigBonkers said:
This from the Verizon Rep at BestBuy this morning just a few minutes ago. Agao the tore i went to hd them in stock!!!! I played with one.
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Thanks for the tip. Was the screen plastic?

No its Glass! I would never consider a plastic screen.
Sense seemed to fly. best looking phone ive ever played with. But in the end if the 4g is not $30 unlimited like i was told i will be skipping this and getting an iPhone. The only that makes me getting android worth it is unlimited 4g.
I still think iphone is the most complete phone. But i will be getting the thunderbolt just for the 4g.

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No its Glass! I would never consider a plastic screen.
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Good to know its glass. Good sign.

Called the local Best Buy and they are telling me they do not have a release date set. Checked more into verizon and was told that HTC has posted an information block on the phone till march 31st. Found on engadget an article about a picture block and because of posting rules I am not allowed to post the link. Horray for spam control rules.
I am hoping next week would be the time but verizon and Best Buy are reporting that they do not have a release date and that "soon" is all they know. Was told soon for verizon could be a week to 6 weeks.

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Would be nice if they would give details outside of "we will be selling this phone but, we won't tell you the release date". They should have announced it's release along with the date.

ramodil said:
Would be nice if they would give details outside of "we will be selling this phone but, we won't tell you the release date". They should have announced it's release along with the date.
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I agree, maybe they are waiting to see if its worth selling the 14th/17th because of a dud in iphone sales
Or is the iphone is a hit (which it is not) then they would post pone the TB
all speculation though
one thing i think is funny that the Verizon Iphone is becoming a dud. most people who wanted a iphone already switched to ATT so whats the big deal about getting wht someone already had for awhile

I think if you're going to offer pre-order(Best Buy), then you'd better have a hard launch date. Offering pre-orders without one is a poor business practice.

Oh great more rumors about launch dates...

bmcclure937 said:
Oh great more rumors about launch dates...
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I agree. No offense to the OP but we need to stop making these threads. Its just going to be harder to find information in the General thread when the device is released. Having 20 release date threads is kinda pointless.

Wait till its released, the development section is going to be flooded with requests for roms
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I agree with you on the multiple threads , but I doubt if anyone will be in the dark the day the phone is released.
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superchilpil said:
Wait till its released, the development section is going to be flooded with requests for roms
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This. For certain.

BigBonkers said:
I still think iphone is the most complete phone. But i will be getting the thunderbolt just for the 4g.
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No flames for this comment yet?!?!
The iPhone is far from complete friend. It may be pretty and polished... and what it does, it does well, but complete isn't a word I'd use. Imagine using your phone all the time with your app drawer open and no access to your notification bar pull-down... there you go, an iPhone OS...

Guys I just prefer the iphone, but am still getting the thunderbolt because of the 4G.
And also as i stated before the bestbuy store i preordered at had them in stock a whole closet full!!! And will sell to me on that date.

BigBonkers said:
Guys I just prefer the iphone, but am still getting the thunderbolt because of the 4G.
And also as i stated before the bestbuy store i preordered at had them in stock a whole closet full!!! And will sell to me on that date.
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Every single BB employee that has posted on the forums has said none of the stores have gotten any stock in at all yet. Also why in the world would BB release the phone on the 17th? That is a Thursday and no one has ever heard that date mentioned by any of the sources out there. It has always been either the 14th or the 24th, the date makes no sense.

Hmm every BB employee? Wow thats amazing!
Funny in these forums ive posted the STORE LOCATION, CITY AND STATE.
But i guess your right.

ska.t73 said:
Every single BB employee that has posted on the forums has said none of the stores have gotten any stock in at all yet. Also why in the world would BB release the phone on the 17th? That is a Thursday and no one has ever heard that date mentioned by any of the sources out there. It has always been either the 14th or the 24th, the date makes no sense.
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The 17th is only relevant due to Verizons habit of releasing on Thursdays. Highly unlikely that that's the date. IMO if it were the 14th, we clearly would've heard officially about it by now. If it were the 17th, same thing. 24th...well I think we need to heard about it sometime next week, sooner rather than later for that to be plausible. I just don't see it being released without some sort of ad campaign prior. Until I see ad's I am being pessimistic.

You know what im changing my tune , you right. Its not out till its out. Theres no point sweating it. If i get it when i assume im happy if not....oh well.

The one and only "Rumor" thread

So this forum is getting trashed with many new topics and threads daily because people like posting rumors about the release.
So here's a thread that people can discuss the rumors blah blah
This way xda stays nice and you only have one thread to look at...

I guess you want to believe that everything is sunshine and lollipops with the TB release. I'd say the chances are pretty high that one or more of the "rumors" that you want to dismiss end up being true; I'd just accept that now.

You must be a mod because I can recall you starting a thread about the 14th as a release date?
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Nope I did not
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I'll throw in that I went and asked about the TB at best buy today(where they had a little stand for the TB and a 149.99 sign with one of those alarm straps all set up for the phone) and they said "oh, its already released but we don't have any here, but we're getting a shipment on the 20th of this month, we'll have them then." 20th is a date I hadn't heard before, probably just off the top of her head.

My father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate says the TB will be released by AT&T on 3-3-2011 for one hundred billion dollars....

new commercial aired for the thunderbolt tonight tried to find it online, will post link when I find it

l7777 said:
My father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate says the TB will be released by AT&T on 3-3-2011 for one hundred billion dollars....
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Really? My exs cousins. Sisters ex girlfriends grandmothers bastard son told me it was guna be released on cricket on march 32 for free

tazzpatriot said:
Really? My exs cousins. Sisters ex girlfriends grandmothers bastard son told me it was guna be released on cricket on march 32 for free
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Haha I like this thread better now
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onelegofthestool said:
new commercial aired for the thunderbolt tonight tried to find it online, will post link when I find it
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I agree I told my girly on the phone to shut up for a sec as i watched it in awh. lol
I haven't heard any other dates since last week at work except this thurs-fri i haven't been to work in a week but i will tomm. i'll overlook the system tomm. i say if there is stock in the system were a go for this week. if none then no. It weally depends. If it's any help the system told me the Tb price would only be till the 26th of feb so that would mean the 28th would of been launch. with my mobile guys telling me it was bumped to the following thurs or fri i don't remember what they said it makes sense. The 300.00 ad correction makes sense too. why? because almost all phones like the voyager launched at 300.00 as a flagship phone and with a NE2 credit came out to 200.00.

Wasted space on forum
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l7777 said:
My father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate says the TB will be released by AT&T on 3-3-2011 for one hundred billion dollars....
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You mean Timmy? Don't trust him.....

onelegofthestool said:
new commercial aired for the thunderbolt tonight tried to find it online, will post link when I find it
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This the one you're talking about?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doFeuiorZ8

ncobs said:
This the one you're talking about?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doFeuiorZ8
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how do you find the rest of the "chapters" it mentions in the end? Was that a TV commercial or something from the HTC website?

Just a update, system is still empty across the coas but we at least have cases. mobile manager rep said its moved to the 10th no further info.

I stopped into my local BB and at least the girl told me they know about as much as we do .... ie, nothing, they are still waiting too.

Here's the link to the actual YouTube feed instead of a video of a video on a cell phone.
Introducing the HTC Thunderbolt

onelegofthestool said:
new commercial aired for the thunderbolt tonight tried to find it online, will post link when I find it
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I saw it too but its not the one linked above.
This one had the phone shown large, and it looked like pages were being flipped off the face to show the various things it can do. Sort of like its a book.
The above linked video says now... so I guess they wont air that until its actually out.

andydumi said:
I saw it too but its not the one linked above.
This one had the phone shown large, and it looked like pages were being flipped off the face to show the various things it can do. Sort of like its a book.
The above linked video says now... so I guess they wont air that until its actually out.
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It's embedded in this page, I've seen the commercial here in the US though.
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2011/03/03/htc-thunderbolt-release-delayed-but-not-commercial-video/

There is a TBolt ad just about every time you go MSNBC's mobile app.

Is there a Nexus/Android timeline?

Apologies if this has been asked to death, but my phone search couldn't find it.
I'm in bed with a stinky cold and trying to solve the age-old upgrade connumdrem (nexus or gs2, nexus or gs2). Anyway, I think a timeline of release dates for Nexii/Android OS would help me figure this out, but I can't find one (please bear in mind, my brain is fried atm).
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Wikipedia.
Spoilers: They basically release one Nexus per year.
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TheBiles said:
Wikipedia.
Spoilers: They basically release one Nexus per year.
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But of course, my brain really is fried today

I was up for renewal in Aug. I asked the same questions you did. I am on US verizon. I kept looking at "Galaxy Nexus Coming soon" for months. Dare I say, I was about to go for an iphone. Looking back I'm glad I held out, but I agree, roadmaps with timelines for milestone releases would be nice. I have to do it in my business.

Thanks for that. I ended up going with yhe S2 as i think i value storage over the layest updates.
I did actually make a timeline with contract lengths & update schedules in the end and that clinched it!
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Would you mind posting that for the convenience of the other members here?

galaxys_user1 said:
Would you mind posting that for the convenience of the other members here?
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He's talking about when he upgraded his phones and when he can get more... wouldn't be much use to anyone else...

B-Naughty said:
He's talking about when he upgraded his phones and when he can get more... wouldn't be much use to anyone else...
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Yes it does, tho the site i used (timetoast ) would be handy for a Nexus timeline.
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I can not explain it.

The nexus' phones launch at the end of every year, while the Galaxy S line launches in april or june
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FYI - AT&T S4 Launch

The S4 is launching Friday for AT&T (with actual sale to begin Satirday) and starting tomorrow you can officially set appointments. My store opens at 10am and I will set my appointment for then. Appointments get priority service even if there are 10 of you waiting.
http://att.com/storeappointment
I'm an AT&T employee and can confirm the launch but obviously I can't post internal communications. Just a heads up about the appointments.
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composi said:
The S4 is launching Friday for AT&T (don't believe me if you want to) and starting tomorrow you can officially set appointments. My store opens at 10am and I will set my appointment for then. Appointments get priority service even if there are 10 of you waiting.
http://att.com/storeappointment
I'm an AT&T employee and can confirm the launch but obviously I can't post internal communications. Just a heads up about the appointments.
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AT&T better have those pre-orders shipping tomorrow !!
Thanks for the info

composi said:
The S4 is launching Friday for AT&T (don't believe me if you want to) and starting tomorrow you can officially set appointments. My store opens at 10am and I will set my appointment for then. Appointments get priority service even if there are 10 of you waiting.
http://att.com/storeappointment
I'm an AT&T employee and can confirm the launch but obviously I can't post internal communications. Just a heads up about the appointments.
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All the stores in my area still don't know anything about the release date, and none of them are taking appointments for it.

mattdm said:
All the stores in my area still don't know anything about the release date, and none of them are taking appointments for it.
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Appointments are in general. Its just something new that AT&T is doing and not necessarily for the S4. Appointment scheduling starts tomorrow 4/23.
Tell your Rep's to ask their SSR about Thursday's reset.
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My locals aren't getting their stock until the 28th.

composi said:
The S4 is launching Friday for AT&T (don't believe me if you want to) and starting tomorrow you can officially set appointments. My store opens at 10am and I will set my appointment for then. Appointments get priority service even if there are 10 of you waiting.
http://att.com/storeappointment
I'm an AT&T employee and can confirm the launch but obviously I can't post internal communications. Just a heads up about the appointments.
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another at&t guy here. Dont worry. I've been doing all I can to keep them updated with everything going in in the company.

attbrandon said:
another at&t guy here. Dont worry. I've been doing all I can to keep them updated with everything going in in the company.
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And we appreciate that.
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attbrandon said:
another at&t guy here. Dont worry. I've been doing all I can to keep them updated with everything going in in the company.
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Gotcha. *throws smoke ball and runs away*
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What do you guys think are the chances that stores will still have S4's at about noon on Friday?
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Edited the title a bit, to make it more obvious about what you're discussing.
I have no idea about the validity of this information,
BUT (that's a bit but!) if it's not true, and you're knowingly posting incorrect information (not saying you are...), i will land on you like a tonne of bricks if not, thanks for the information
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mattdm said:
What do you guys think are the chances that stores will still have S4's at about noon on Friday?
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Friday? The stores start selling them on Saturday.

Lady Android said:
Edited the title a bit, to make it more obvious about what you're discussing.
I have no idea about the validity of this information,
BUT (that's a bit but!) if it's not true, and you're knowingly posting incorrect information (not saying you are...), i will land on you like a tonne of bricks if not, thanks for the information
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His store's dates match up with mine. No need for worries

Lady Android said:
Edited the title a bit, to make it more obvious about what you're discussing.
I have no idea about the validity of this information,
BUT (that's a bit but!) if it's not true, and you're knowingly posting incorrect information (not saying you are...), i will land on you like a tonne of bricks if not, thanks for the information
Kind regards
Lady Android
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Attbrandon should be able to confirm the 26th launch. The current S3 + Galaxy Tab 2 promo for $299 is also being changed to S4 + Galaxy Tab 2 for $399. Thanks for the edit!
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Just to confirm, i weren't saying you ARE posting incorrect information, there has been a few members who have been giving false details, so it was just a heads-up, that IF you are, it won't be dealt with nicely
Hope you understand
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Lady Android said:
Just to confirm, i weren't saying you ARE posting incorrect information, there has been a few members who have been giving false details, so it was just a heads-up, that IF you are, it won't be dealt with nicely
Hope you understand
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Of course completely understandable
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Lady Android said:
Just to confirm, i weren't saying you ARE posting incorrect information, there has been a few members who have been giving false details, so it was just a heads-up, that IF you are, it won't be dealt with nicely
Hope you understand
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Can you say gravity hammer........ Lol
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Lady Android said:
Just to confirm, i weren't saying you ARE posting incorrect information, there has been a few members who have been giving false details, so it was just a heads-up, that IF you are, it won't be dealt with nicely
Hope you understand
Thanks
Lady Android
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Glad to see you got our backs!

Correct me if I'm wrong :crying:

satannik said:
Correct me if I'm wrong :crying:
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All internal communication points to Friday. Even the phone/tablet deal changes on Friday and a reset is scheduled for Thursday and those only happen for design/display changes or device launches, none scheduled next week. No devices have gotten to our store but they usually get to the store Wednesday or Thursday. Also in the Georgia/Carolinas market so attbrandon and I have the same info. Be sure I'll post the moment our inventory gets in either Wednesday or Thursday. A tweet sent out said 27th but our internal communications say 26th. Either way, launch is this weekend. I just don't see Saturday as plausible because since I've been here I've never seen a phone launching on a Saturday, always Friday.
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composi said:
All internal communication points to Friday. Even the phone/tablet deal changes on Friday and a reset is scheduled for Thursday and those only happen for design/display changes or device launches, none scheduled next week. No devices have gotten to our store but they usually get to the store Wednesday or Thursday. Also in the Georgia/Carolinas market so attbrandon and I have the same info. Be sure I'll post the moment our inventory gets in either Wednesday or Thursday. A tweet sent out said 27th but our internal communications say 26th. Either way, launch is this weekend. I just don't see Saturday as plausible because since I've been here I've never seen a phone launching on a Saturday, always Friday.
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To be fair to everyone else though, I do understand the confusion. I don't remember seeing this much confusion/ misdirection over launch dates for a phone in a long time so close to the launch date. Hell, I bet even with a release date this week that Mycsp won't even cover it until next week with all these mixed up dates.

Where to buy the international version in New York?

I'm coming for a week visit to New York on April 21 and would like to buy the S8+ international version.
Can anyone recommend a store in New York/Manhattan that would sell the INTERNATIONAL version. Thanks!!

dilgit said:
I'm coming for a week visit to New York on April 21 and would like to buy the S8+ international version.
Can anyone recommend a store in New York/Manhattan that would sell the INTERNATIONAL version. Thanks!!
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Sorry the chances are almost 0% that will happen

B&H Photo might sell the international version, but it probably won't be available for a couple weeks after April 21st. Even then, not sure if they'd sell it at their physical location in New York.

PewPewK said:
B&H Photo might sell the international version, but it probably won't be available for a couple weeks after April 21st. Even then, not sure if they'd sell it at their physical location in New York.
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does samsung direct sell the international version? question is for dev support. i got a lg v20 and wrong one with ZERO support lol.... thanks

Mid-May from everything I've heard about general availability for unlocked versions.

bhagiratha said:
For a few hours Ebates is offering 14% on purchases from Samsung. That's a big discount if you planning on ordering an S8 or S8+
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That does sound great, but under the "exclusions" at Ebates, it lists "mobile". This might include cell phones. What do you think?

kat3k said:
That does sound great, but under the "exclusions" at Ebates, it lists "mobile". This might include cell phones. What do you think?
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He spammed every thread on xda but he wont be getting a penny back from Ebates thats for sure!

954wrecker said:
He spammed every thread on xda but he wont be getting a penny back from Ebates thats for sure!
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Oh shoot! I hate that.

kat3k said:
That does sound great, but under the "exclusions" at Ebates, it lists "mobile". This might include cell phones. What do you think?
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I'm not sure what they mean by mobile, but I got the cash back from my purchase. My intention was merely to share what I found.
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