Hello, I make a question to you: a new year I will be traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada and would like to know where I can buy the "Nexus 5" released from manufactures and sells in a store, not google play store. I tell them that I'm not American and I will be in USA for almost a month. In my country I can not buy from google store and did not play in that store I get the same price (399).
If I can not buy the "Nexus 5" I would buy the Sony Xperia Z1 for the following reason: In stores like bestbuy I can buy released from manufactures the "galaxy s4" or "lg optimus g2" but at a higher price than the Sony and seal not think of better quality than the Sony Z1 that SonyStores sold 649.99. What you think about buying the Xperia Z1 and where I can buy the "Nexus 5"
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marceloalvarez said:
Hello, I make a question to you: a new year I will be traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada and would like to know where I can buy the "Nexus 5" released from manufactures and sells in a store, not google play store. I tell them that I'm not American and I will be in USA for almost a month. In my country I can not buy from google store and did not play in that store I get the same price (399).
If I can not buy the "Nexus 5" I would buy the Sony Xperia Z1 for the following reason: In stores like bestbuy I can buy released from manufactures the "galaxy s4" or "lg optimus g2" but at a higher price than the Sony and seal not think of better quality than the Sony Z1 that SonyStores sold 649.99. What you think about buying the Xperia Z1 and where I can buy the "Nexus 5"
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well. as far buying them in store, places like best buy, radio shack, and t-mobile should have them. the problem is that they may not work properly depending on what country you use them in. the north american version has frequency bands that are used in north america. the international version has bands used internationally. so if you buy a device in north america it may not fully work or not work at all internationally.
OP is from Argentina, South America according to XDA signature info - and, 4G LTE might not be as important unless s/he is using the N5 for global travel. According to GSM info table that I referenced (if it's updated) it's the usual & popular quadband and 3G data on UMTS 850 and UMTS 1900 (maybe 1800) - if this is accurate, the North America model should be fine - future network upgrade & 4G/LTE upgrade not withstanding.
For Las Vegas, the Fashion Mall on the the Las Vegas Blvd. a/k/a mid "Strip" has T-Mobile store/kiosk and should be stocked with it, but selling above Google Store prices - in addition to Best Buy, which is off the popular tourist "Strip" but with locations less than 5 miles away, an easy taxi ride away or easy to reach if OP has access to a rental car.
Or, if OP is staying in a LV hotel or a few days or longer, it might be possible to order from Google Store & have it shipped to the hotel and have them hold it if it arrived earlier than expected - or to forward it (or ship to a UPS retail location in LV for pickup)
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I currently live in the US, and I'm about to go back to Korea for my mandatory military service. I want to buy a Nexus S in the states and take it to Korea, because it's a little bit more cheaper here. I saw a post here saying that the i9020T from T-mobile is the same as SHW-M200K, SHW-M200S from Korea. So if I buy the i9020T here would It work in Korea?
Frequency checks out for SK Telecom, but the other 2 carriers in SKorea, I am unsure of.
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Frequency checks out for SK Telecom, but the other 2 carriers in SKorea, I am unsure of.
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Thanks for checking it out. I'm going to bestbuy this weekend to get the T-mobile version then. One last question - is the price of nexus s rapidly dropping everywhere except bestbuy? if so then should I look for a different place to buy it? Thanks again.
If you're gonna buy it outright, its cheaper to buy online at different websites than from best buy. BB has it for 529.99 + tax. I found some for 459.99 at other sites. Keep in mind that bc some of these sites aren't physical stores, you won't have to pay for tax. Also a lot of them have free shipping and online coupons if you look for them.
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I tried to buy it from bell but they dont ship to US.
Is there an alternative place I can order this phone from?
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Your best bet is to ask a member that's located in Canada.
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Have a look in the Marketplace
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Have a look in the Marketplace
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Last time I checked, I didnt see any postings.
It is kinda annoying to wait until somebody post one up to purchase one.
Negri Electronics or GSM Nation have it unlocked with the new codes released yesterday. 621 CAD(549.99 plus the crazy taxation that funds their universal healthcare) is roughly around 637 USD as of today. From my experience, you can roughly get it for 640 something after googling coupon codes and google checkout with Negri. In a way it's cheaper since you don't have to pay for the unlock code. Your next best option would be to visit our friendly neighbors to the North and buy from a Bell store, then try to get a tax refund at the border. However unless you live near the US border, I'm pretty sure, traveling to Canada would offset any savings you could get by buying in person.
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Negri Electronics or GSM Nation have it unlocked with the new codes released yesterday. 621 CAD(549.99 plus the crazy taxation that funds their universal healthcare) is roughly around 637 USD as of today. From my experience, you can roughly get it for 640 something after googling coupon codes and google checkout with Negri. In a way it's cheaper since you don't have to pay for the unlock code. Your next best option would be to visit our friendly neighbors to the North and buy from a Bell store, then try to get a tax refund at the border. However unless you live near the US border, I'm pretty sure, traveling to Canada would offset any savings you could get by buying in person.
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I wish I was close to Canada. I live in SC so it is a lil bit of a drive
Wow $640 is way too much for that phone. I love and everything but that price is pretty absurd.
It's a very strange sensation (pun intended) reading about americans coming up North to buy something up here.
It's always the other way around. Not available in canada, no shipping to Canada, this COMEDY CENTRAL video is not available for you peasants.
Canadians going down to the states to avoid tax, buy cheaper products, etc. I could go on and on.
Why can't americans buy it from their own stores down there, I thought it was out there earlier than Bell released it up here?
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It's a very strange sensation (pun intended) reading about americans coming up North to buy something up here.
It's always the other way around. Not available in canada, no shipping to Canada, this COMEDY CENTRAL video is not available for you peasants.
Canadians going down to the states to avoid tax, buy cheaper products, etc. I could go on and on.
Why can't americans buy it from their own stores down there, I thought it was out there earlier than Bell released it up here?
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Haha, it's opposite land. Canada has been improving in getting cellphones in a timely manner, especially with the XPERIA series. The iPhone 4 came unlocked here, Nexus S, etc...
Anyways, you'd be correct, the Americans got the Sensation before we did but they got the 1700mhz version for T-Mobile. This is the same frequencies that Wind and Mobilicity use here. Unfortunately, Rogers/Bell/Telus (at AT&T in the States) doesn't operate at 1700mhz and instead operate on 850mhz/1900mhz, which is what the Bell Sensation was released at.
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I wish I was close to Canada. I live in SC so it is a lil bit of a drive
Wow $640 is way too much for that phone. I love and everything but that price is pretty absurd.
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Lucky you dont live in Australia because its AUS$792 (US$852) here. Australia! land of the almighty ripoff!!!
I live in Lebanon, Middle East. My friend is currently in NY for few days, so can't have to wait for the phone to arrive in few weeks from Google. How can I basically purchase the phone unlocked from a retailer on the go? Can I buy it from Sprint or T-Mobil being unlocked and Sim Free? If not, what are the other ways? Please anyone? Only few days left for his arrival LOL !
its not in any other retailer at this time
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I live in Lebanon, Middle East. My friend is currently in NY for few days, so can't have to wait for the phone to arrive in few weeks from Google. How can I basically purchase the phone unlocked from a retailer on the go? Can I buy it from Sprint or T-Mobil being unlocked and Sim Free? If not, what are the other ways? Please anyone? Only few days left for his arrival LOL !
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The ones sold in the US are North America version, especially the LTE bands and isn't 100% compatible with the ones sold in other regions - like Asia & Europe as those bands (radios) are tuned differently.
My suggestions is that you find and ask ANOTHER friend going somewhere else in the Euro zone to buy one for you, assuming that it is not available or for sale at your location or home country.
As for trying to buy it in retail store, Sprint is supposed to have them in their local USA stores tomorrow (or later) but there could be a waiting list and you will be paying an extra surcharge for it + taxes - there's another thread about the higher prices (around $450 USD is what I recalled vs. $350 in Google Play Store) - that is if they will sell it without contract or activation.
No news yet as to whether T-Mobile USA will be selling them directly, most likely - later on, it will for a premium surcharge, similar to Sprint prices - without contract.
Nexus 5 are shipped from the LG unlocked - carriers do NOT lockup the Sim functions for their network only.
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The ones sold in the US are North America version, especially the LTE bands and isn't 100% compatible with the ones sold in other regions - like Asia & Europe as those bands (radios) are tuned differently.
My suggestions is that you find and ask ANOTHER friend going somewhere else in the Euro zone to buy one for you, assuming that it is not available or for sale at your location or home country.
As for trying to buy it in retail store, Sprint is supposed to have them in their local USA stores tomorrow (or later) but there could be a waiting list and you will be paying an extra surcharge for it + taxes - there's another thread about the higher prices (around $450 USD is what I recalled vs. $350 in Google Play Store) - that is if they will sell it without contract or activation.
No news yet as to whether T-Mobile USA will be selling them directly, most likely - later on, it will for a premium surcharge, similar to Sprint prices - without contract.
Nexus 5 are shipped from the LG unlocked - carriers do NOT lockup the Sim functions for their network only.
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Thanks for your valuable reply, really saves a ton of asking and research. To be honest I am willing to pay the extra charge to get my Nexus 5, since later on, when the phone arrives to my Country, it's going to match this exact price if not even more, which is like 600 USD for the 16 gb.
The only gamble is, if it's gonna work in my Country or not. My friend is going to buy two unlocked iPhones from NY already, is it almost the same gamble case? of it working in Asian/Middle East region or not ? ( Btw he works at one of the two carriers in Lebanon )
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Thanks for your valuable reply, really saves a ton of asking and research. To be honest I am willing to pay the extra charge to get my Nexus 5, since later on, when the phone arrives to my Country, it's going to match this exact price if not even more, which is like 600 USD for the 16 gb.
The only gamble is, if it's gonna work in my Country or not. My friend is going to buy two unlocked iPhones from NY already, is it almost the same gamble case? of it working in Asian/Middle East region or not ? ( Btw he works at one of the two carriers in Lebanon )
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It is possible that they will have it at retailers tomorrow. Sprint, Best Buy and RadioShack would be good places for your friend to check. The phone will work, aside from possibly LTE. It is also available for preorder on the Best Buy website and it ships tomorrow.
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It is possible that they will have it at retailers tomorrow. Sprint, Best Buy and RadioShack would be good places for your friend to check. The phone will work, aside from possibly LTE. It is also available for preorder on the Best Buy website and it ships tomorrow.
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Alright, high hopes - Too bad his plane leaves at noon. Maybe he can snatch one for me ! Thank you
Ensifolk said:
Thanks for your valuable reply, really saves a ton of asking and research. To be honest I am willing to pay the extra charge to get my Nexus 5, since later on, when the phone arrives to my Country, it's going to match this exact price if not even more, which is like 600 USD for the 16 gb.
The only gamble is, if it's gonna work in my Country or not. My friend is going to buy two unlocked iPhones from NY already, is it almost the same gamble case? of it working in Asian/Middle East region or not ? ( Btw he works at one of the two carriers in Lebanon )
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Basically, the Nexus 5 has 2 verisons as far as the radio/band or country compatability are concerned - the Americas and the Euro-Asia models, two different SKU's - the other is whether it is a 16GB or 32 GB model, color in black or white - simple.
Both model are unlocked from the factory for quadbands (GPRS/2G/Edge Speed) including the 2100 Mhz band popularly used in Asia, so the US ones will work in your country at the "slower" data speed - but most likely not the so called 4G/LTE. For the average users, the 3G and HSPA+ compatability is more complex but depending on your cellular provider's network towers, speed can be just as fast.
In "third-world" or undeveloped countries with basic mobile networks, speed isn't your major concern - just basic coverage & a good signal.
As for the iPhone 5c and 5s, we don't use them but some of the nieces & nephews have them and use them - if your friend is buying them from the Apple store, they should be able to help him/her select the best model to bring overseas to use at your home country. There are different models and you want to match it as closely as possible. Here's a link to Apple's ITE coverage on different models sold, and the ITE bands used - you should reference it and perhaps alert your friend via email, look up a compatible carrier that you match yours. http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/
I know that the last time I was shopping & looking around for an unlocked GSM phone in Asia, the store sales people were helpful & making sure that I understood what they have & support are aimed at the local market with the proper radio bands, and that they cannot guarantee that it will work in the U.S. once I bring it back - returning it and exchanging it are out of the questions or very expensive to do. It will work but mobile data speed could & would likely be lowered.
Of course, if you are using WiFi or broadband signal at home or at work or in the universities with ultra fast connections most of the time - then you might find it acceptable given the cost savings. We have super fast fiber optics (Fios) connections and are reliable and having 4G LTE and/or HSPA+ enabled and working are just extra bonuses at our local price point - $350 USD for 16GB - with taxes & shipping, came to less than $400 still.
Good luck !
Hi everyone!
Well, I'm from Brazil and got a friend who is going to USA next weeks. So I wanted to buy a Nexus 5 from there, because here it's so expensive.
If I bought it from here, would cost at least $800!
He is going to Miami. So I wanted to ask you americans where can I buy it? From Google Play, it costs $399, but will be delivered only 3-4 weeks; he won't be there anymore :/
Is there any other local store from Shere he can buy it? T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint? Bestbuy, Amazon, or other store? Could you show me prices?
Other question, the Nexus 5 from USA is not compatible with band 7 (LTE), right?
Thank you all so much, and sorry for my bad english
Yes, the USA version does NOT support LTE band 7.
Frankly, unless you're in the USA, you shouldn't be buying the USA model. In addition, unless you're buying it from Google Play, you'll be paying more. No other store is charging the same price as Google Play.
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Yes, the USA version does NOT support LTE band 7.
Frankly, unless you're in the USA, you shouldn't be buying the USA model. In addition, unless you're buying it from Google Play, you'll be paying more. No other store is charging the same price as Google Play.
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Thank you for your quick response.
Here in my city, the LTE is not working yet, and I guess it only will work at the second half of 2014 :/ So this is not a big problem.
I can buy it at maximum of $450..
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Is there any other local store from Shere he can buy it? T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint? Bestbuy, Amazon, or other store? Could you show me prices?
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Best Buy, Sprint, and T-Mobile sell the 16GB Nexus for $450.
I happened to have lost my Sony Z3 Compact in a cab in China last week and am on the hunt for a new phone .. I was for 90% sure that the Play was going to be my next, but they've just announced the pricing and availability in Australia. Here it comes, both the Play and Style will be released next month (regarding the Play, why is it so hard to release it worldwide on the same day??) and both will be only be available through Vodafone (Really?? Carrier-locked while the rest of the world gets it unlocked?!) , which has 5M subscribers out of 30M total mobile subscriptions (most at Telstra and Optus) and the worst coverage possible. The Play might be sold "later on" for the beautiful price of 569AU$ (to be confirmed, =378E, 420US$), making it a mid-range phone at the price of a Z3 and around 70AU$ more expensive than my lost Z3 Compact..
Source(s): http://www.cnet.com/au/news/motorola-moto-x-style-moto-x-playand-moto-g-australian-pricing-and-availability/
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/motorolas-moto-x-style-moto-x-play-and-moto-g-smartphones-coming-to-australia-20150817-gj1bnx.html
Sorry for this little rant, but I could barely believe what I just read. It looks like Moto is not even trying to sell the phone over here..
Oh yeah, feel free to recommend me any Android phone I'm currently looking at the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 or a HTC One M8/Samsung S5 (can find them refurbished for +- 345AU$). I highly dislike Touchwiz and never thought it'd be buying a Samsung device, but none of the other manufacturers have anything compelling to offer around that price (and I dislike the OP2's invite system even more than Touchwiz). Thanks!
Yeah odd move by Motorola, I guess they aint too fond of Vegemite.
I think my logic makes the most sense lol
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Flipping Heck! Vodafone have released off contract price.
AUS$792 ... When a phone costs more than the UK price you know thats bloody expensive!
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nah, Canada sells it carrier locked too...
Well... there's this one thing that doesn't suck about mobile phones in brazil: they sell it unlocked and even the contract binded ones are unlocked or easily unlockable.