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Long story short: broke my Sidekick, need a new phone.
the only phones I'm interested in is another Sidekick ($380), or a mytouch 4g slide (at least $500). problem is, even though my contract has run only a few months, it's actually cheaper to pay the cancellation fee (max $200) and switch to another provider than to buy a new phone unsubsidized, which afaik, is all t-mobile will allow. (kind of a screwed up business model, huh?)
so since its almost black friday in 6 hours or so,, does anyone know of a good sale on either Mytouch 4g slide, or even the Sidekick?
May want to check t mobiles website. You can always buy a refurbished phone as well.
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You would probably be better off buying the phone off ebay or Amazon, because they're a lot cheaper than buying them from TMobile
omgwtfmason said:
You would probably be better off buying the phone off ebay or Amazon, because they're a lot cheaper than buying them from TMobile
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Bought mine when T-Mobile had their smartphone sale two months ago.
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Bought mine when T-Mobile had their smartphone sale two months ago.
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Cool story.
Just buy a Droid RAZR with Verizon off Amazon, 1 cent.
Should always pay the insurance fee....the 100 or so deductible is better than 500 to replace a phone....
Tmo commercials said something about black Friday deals on smartphones, check it out
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I got mine on Craigslist back in October for $325, new. Check there?
thanks for the suggestions guys, but the only good deal I found at all was for the Samsung Transform Ultra, on Boost Mobile. so I went for that, I think I'll be pretty happy to finally have real stock android rather than a Sense/Touchwiz infection.
I did look for deals on tmobile phones, but they were all for new contracts and upgrades ONLY. I even got on the customer service line twice and explained to them that 1. I could not keep using the broken phone, and 2. the ONLY adequate replacements are twice the cost of cancelling; they did not seem to have a contingency for this. oh well, their loss. my new phone, of course, will have a protection plan, but still, Tmobile really should rethink their replacement system.
Falkner09 said:
thanks for the suggestions guys, but the only good deal I found at all was for the Samsung Transform Ultra, on Boost Mobile. so I went for that, I think I'll be pretty happy to finally have real stock android rather than a Sense/Touchwiz infection.
I did look for deals on tmobile phones, but they were all for new contracts and upgrades ONLY. I even got on the customer service line twice and explained to them that 1. I could not keep using the broken phone, and 2. the ONLY adequate replacements are twice the cost of cancelling; they did not seem to have a contingency for this. oh well, their loss. my new phone, of course, will have a protection plan, but still, Tmobile really should rethink their replacement system.
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It's called $7 insurance, i have it i have replaced 5 G2's, 2 MyTouch 4G, and MyTouch 4G Slide is what im on now courtesy of them cancelling the G2, then they replaced it with a MyTouch 4G, then the MT4GS
I guess im treated well, maybe its luck, but im sorry you couldn't get a good deal on a phone. Enjoy your Samsung
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Cool story.
Just buy a Droid RAZR with Verizon off Amazon, 1 cent.
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Then exchange for the galaxy nexus..
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My oh my, I have the original Transform and it makes me want to slap the creator with the device. WHAT AN INFERIOR DEVICE? This is also my FIRST Android, so its not a happy welcoming. Tell me how it goes with the Ultra, I want to see if I break my phone, I'll get an Ultra xD
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shady503403 said:
Then exchange for the galaxy nexus..
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It has not released yet, December 8th is probably when it goes out.
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androidrockz said:
It has not released yet, December 8th is probably when it goes out.
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U can exchange a phone with Verizon until like Jan 23 or somethin
CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
U can exchange a phone with Verizon until like Jan 23 or somethin
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Its 30 days. If you get it at release you have to Jan 8th to exchange.
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androidrockz said:
Its 30 days. If you get it at release you have to Jan 8th to exchange.
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No Verizon has some special return policy for the holidays
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No Verizon has some special return policy for the holidays
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For low end phones...
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Just sell your cell phone contract to a third party.
well now that i'm on Boost, I've been noticing that If I started a new contract with Tmobile under the current black friday weekend deals, I could get this or several other phones free and then actually recoup some of the money I just spent, provided I return the Boost phone I just bought. so:
in general, how good is this phone? I noticed it seemed smooth and lagless in store, but of course that's just a store model without a bunch of additional apps from the market. I'm mostly wondering if Sense causes problems at all regarding compatibility with any apps, or stability problems that wouldn't be expected to happen on a stock 2.3 rom. I have a stock 2.3 phone now, so that could be a risky change; however, this phone I have is only $230 new, single core, and is known for a screen sensitivity problem that may get worse on my handset, but may not.
also, could I expect any problems or side effects from rooting? one of my goals in that, if I get the MT4GS, will be to quickly turn the "genius" button into a search button. that cause problems for anyone? I did the same thing on the Sidekick, and sometimes it worked, sometimes not. but it may have just been that particular phone.
Falkner09 said:
well now that i'm on Boost, I've been noticing that If I started a new contract with Tmobile under the current black friday weekend deals, I could get this or several other phones free and then actually recoup some of the money I just spent, provided I return the Boost phone I just bought. so:
in general, how good is this phone? I noticed it seemed smooth and lagless in store, but of course that's just a store model without a bunch of additional apps from the market. I'm mostly wondering if Sense causes problems at all regarding compatibility with any apps, or stability problems that wouldn't be expected to happen on a stock 2.3 rom. I have a stock 2.3 phone now, so that could be a risky change; however, this phone I have is only $230 new, single core, and is known for a screen sensitivity problem that may get worse on my handset, but may not.
also, could I expect any problems or side effects from rooting? one of my goals in that, if I get the MT4GS, will be to quickly turn the "genius" button into a search button. that cause problems for anyone? I did the same thing on the Sidekick, and sometimes it worked, sometimes not. but it may have just been that particular phone.
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In your experience does the phone lag? Struggle to do simple tasks?
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My brother in law wants to get my sister a smart phone. He doesn't want to pay over 200 and wants it to have Android and a decent camera(at last 3mp). He prefers new but would buy used if need be. An ideas guys?
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Landara said:
My brother in law wants to get my sister a smart phone. He doesn't want to pay over 200 and wants it to have Android and a decent camera(at last 3mp). He prefers new but would buy used if need be. An ideas guys?
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On some places in the Internet they are S2 for 220 eur. Second hand of course
Landara said:
My brother in law wants to get my sister a smart phone. He doesn't want to pay over 200 and wants it to have Android and a decent camera(at last 3mp). He prefers new but would buy used if need be. An ideas guys?
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Nokia 3310!
haha!
20 bucks.
well anyways, you can try getting a cheap nexus on craigslist. or an S2.
because of the S3, they are going for very very cheap compared to how much they really are worth.
Wolfbeef123 said:
Nokia 3310!
haha!
20 bucks.
well anyways, you can try getting a cheap nexus on craigslist. or an S2.
because of the S3, they are going for very very cheap compared to how much they really are worth.
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LOL
whatever your desired phone, don't choose chinaph*ne
Dun be too cheap, preferable a second hand of any phone that is within 1 year old.
If u get a brand new but an older model u are gonna have a bad time.
Hi every one.I am new in xda-developers.
I am from Indai and I wish to buy an android mobile which can play games very well and has good gpu.
my budget is around 20,000 INR or you can say 340 US $
I want to buy a mobile with aat least 1.2 GHz cpu and it is good if its dual care and should have good gpu like mail-400 to play games as i like to play games i dont bother about camera and other as with such specification the there will be good camera
I wish to buy it in january but my parents suggest to buy it after i complete my 12th HSC exams i.e. after two years
So should I wait 2 years or not and do you think the mobile price will decrease after couple of years
Thanks in advance and sorry for bad english and grammar mistake, if there is one
If you have friends in US then get a nexus 4, although the 16gb version might be out of your budget. If so, get the 8gb version. Galaxy s2 and xperia p are also good choices.
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I think you can pre-order nexus 4 but the main problem with nexus is that it doesnt have a micro sd slot(as read on web that cannot expand memory)
when u buy such a phone with so good specs u will need lot of memory to store pics and games as i am a gamer additional data for each game would be around 200mb and i am going to store all best games found on earth
i wonder when is google going to give memory card slot for their device as it is the only thing which stops few customera to buy mobile or tablet from google nexus series.
taking galaxy s2 under consideration then it is priced around 25000 INR or you can say around 400 US $ and think xperia P would be around 350 US $
I think waiting a couple of years
will be okay as i alreay own a galaxy ace duos s6802 but cant find cynogenmod specially for my device and my also cant play games with good graphics
but keep on suggesting mobile and will the price of mobile go down to my budget
If yes then what do you think which mobile i worth buying after couple of years
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You could be better off posting the query here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
That thread is really long and if i post my query there there is a chance that others may ask another question and i cant get my answerbor my answer my get jumbled in that huge thread
these i just possibilities and i prefer to create my own thread as there is disscusion about my query only nothing else
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That thread is really long and if i post my query there there is a chance that others may ask another question and i cant get my answerbor my answer my get jumbled in that huge thread
these i just possibilities and i prefer to create my own thread as there is disscusion about my query only nothing else
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I'll tell you what, i think you should and go according to what your parents say...but even if you are eager to buy a phone why don't you buy LG Nexus 4. And about that space issue, i think you can use a USB OTG on the mobile( Need conformation)....OR you can go for a tab, i think Samsung Tab 2 7.0 will fit your needs....
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I'll tell you what, i think you should and go according to what your parents say...but even if you are eager to buy a phone why don't you buy LG Nexus 4. And about that space issue, i think you can use a USB OTG on the mobile( Need conformation)....OR you can go for a tab, i think Samsung Tab 2 7.0 will fit your needs....
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Samsung tablets tend to lag somewhat. Nexus 7 is better IMHO.
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I need a phone not tablet
I have an galaxy ace duos s6802 but to buy a new phone i need to sell my ace duos and carrying a tabley with me is difficult so i prefer a phone not a tablet
And yes google is selling very cheap compared to samsung and samsung uses very cheap hardware
Like my phone has broadcom processor while tipo has scorpion o snap dragon proccesor
I prefer google phones as they give good features for less price
And as i said nexus 4 is out of my budget at this time but it may get cheaper in couple of years
And nexus S is also good one but it only has 1GHz cpu and i need 1GHz+ cpu
so think waiting a few years will be good
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I have decided to get LG nexus 4
But not now as there is shortage in the supply of the device the price is rising day by day
I am gonna purchase it after a a year or two. I think in the mid of 2014
But i hope the nexus 4 will in production till then and the price also will go down
and who knows google will launch a new and affordable device
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Omkarz said:
I have decided to get LG nexus 4
But not now as there is shortage in the supply of the device the price is rising day by day
I am gonna purchase it after a a year or two. I think in the mid of 2014
But i hope the nexus 4 will in production till then and the price also will go down
and who knows google will launch a new and affordable device
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If you are buying a device 2 years from now then you shouldn't be asking the question now. Just saying...
I change my phone every year, so I am always on the lookout for good deals.
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I have one more question
I am gonna buy nexus 4 in 2014 but I am not sure that it will be in production till 2014 bcoz google is making this at zero profit and is also suffering loss there is aslo a chance that the nexus 4 will not be in production like nexus one
so should i choose another phone or keeping going with nexus 4 and hope LG and google will not stop its prodiction
So guys, what should i do
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Xperia P fits in your budget nicely...its a good phone...and as a Sony user ..i would recommend a Sony Phone
Btw beware xperia p has one of the worst battery backup !
clearly,god is a democrat!
I think you should go with Xperia Neo V. Xperia Neo V is the upgrade version of Xperia neo has launched with new features. This phone looks like amazing with 3.7 inch multi-touch reality display and 5 mega pixel camera and other features also superb.
themobileindian.com/handset-guide/details/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Neo-V
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I think you should go with Xperia Neo V. Xperia Neo V is the upgrade version of Xperia neo has launched with new features. This phone looks like amazing with 3.7 inch multi-touch reality display and 5 mega pixel camera and other features also superb.
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The Xperia Neo V is already outdated. It kind of lags running ics. I know, I am using one right now.
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Thanks for the reply guys
As nexus 4 is not officially launched in my country(India) and it is not available on google play India as well
But on online store the price is not less than 25000INR~416 US$
I think the price is rasied by LG itself because as LG has released its optimus G which has similar specification to nexus 4 and a 13mp rear camera so people would buy nexus 4 instead of optimus G which will not be good for LG
nexu 4 is also manufactured by LG but google is selling it at no profit loss
Do u guys think the same a I do or is your opinion differnt
Feel free to express your opinion
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Wait fr htc dna droid !!!!
Its only con is less internal memory i..e 16 gb n no extsd.....
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I want to buy an unlocked phone and I dont think HTC dna unlocked version will fit my budget
Besides the Verizon sell the dna with a two year contract for 199$ but i prefer unlocked phones which can run any sim
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I have sold my s3 and got a note 2 since december from last year.
The reason i bought such a huge phone was for the s pen. It helped me in college for taking notes, but then ive bought an ipad which can work for the same purpose, except without the s pen.
Nowadays im just not finding the note 2 practical for everyday usage. Its just too big.
So now im Thinking of selling it and either buying either an s4, htc one or xperia z.
Can someone give me feedback on those phones?
I love the design of sony phones, but i also cant live without the features of samsung phones
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I have sold my s3 and got a note 2 since december from last year.
The reason i bought such a huge phone was for the s pen. It helped me in college for taking notes, but then ive bought an ipad which can work for the same purpose, except without the s pen.
Nowadays im just not finding the note 2 practical for everyday usage. Its just too big.
So now im Thinking of selling it and either buying either an s4, htc one or xperia z.
Can someone give me feedback on those phones?
I love the design of sony phones, but i also cant live without the features of samsung phones
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if ill be you ill buy the s4 it has a tecnology good for what your looking for
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joyce moralezz said:
if ill be you ill buy the s4 it has a tecnology good for what your looking for
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I can't think of any reason the s4 wouldn't be a good choice.
I would recommend the HTC one. Reason why is because you're coming from a note 2 which is pretty much the same as an S4 minus a couple of features and the 1080p display. The Xperia Z would be a very bad choice as it has sub par battery life, lags and the display is really a letdown. The HTC one stands out with is fantastic display, it's flawless performance, the amazing boomsound, the phone looks beautiful and dev support is excellent.
At the end of the day everything is a matter of preference but do yourself a favor, whatever phone you choose make sure it's between the S4 or HTC one, the XZ is really not that good. I wanted to also recommend the optimus G pro but you said you want something smaller. Cheers.
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Neither the HTC One or S4. If you are thinking of getting a phone for long term, you would be better of waiting for a Snapdragon 800 CPU phone to be released soon instead of getting a Snapdragon 600 S4 or One.
i'll earn money to buy it
Do you require the use of a MicroSD? If the answer is yes, then you can forget about the HTC One. (Say all you want about how it has 64GB internal storage. MTP is so horrendously slow and unstable that copying a 3GB Bluray file simply doesn't work.)
If you can, wait for September. The IFA will be hosted early september, and many will be announing their new phones there. Most are switching to an S800, which is more powerful.
If you can't wait, I'd suggest going with the S4.
Im not really in a big hurry, but what new flag ships are rumored to be shown?
Since you really like S Pen feature. Galaxy S4 should be your choice.
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Since you really like S Pen feature. Galaxy S4 should be your choice.
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The S4 does not use the S Pen, unless you are talking about something else, because I have an original Note and my wife has the S4, my pen does not work on hers. Just saying.
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The S4 does not use the S Pen, unless you are talking about something else, because I have an original Note and my wife has the S4, my pen does not work on hers. Just saying.
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I have a galaxy and it has tecnology that he might likee
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this is what i think
alundra212 said:
I have sold my s3 and got a note 2 since december from last year.
The reason i bought such a huge phone was for the s pen. It helped me in college for taking notes, but then ive bought an ipad which can work for the same purpose, except without the s pen.
Nowadays im just not finding the note 2 practical for everyday usage. Its just too big.
So now im Thinking of selling it and either buying either an s4, htc one or xperia z.
Can someone give me feedback on those phones?
I love the design of sony phones, but i also cant live without the features of samsung phones
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if you are talking about the air play the multi window and stuff there are apps for rooted phones and Sony would be your best choice as it's water proof and dust proof i personally hate samsung phones as they have a lot of crapware & bloat wear to fill our flash memory so your best bet will be sony or maybe HTC still i love sony
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Neither the HTC One or S4. If you are thinking of getting a phone for long term, you would be better of waiting for a Snapdragon 800 CPU phone to be released soon instead of getting a Snapdragon 600 S4 or One.
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Agreed. Lg g2 will be announced tomorrow
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lg g2 looks promising
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I would also pick the lg g2
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Ooor you could wait for the rest of the next gen phones like Oppo 7. Nexus 5. One + and Max. S5. Note 3. Moto X.
The list goes on. Don't jump the gun.
note 2 still the best
maby wait for note 3? since you're used to the spen
Like the Title says I want to buy a new phone.
But since the prices are falling up to 15% per month when is the best time to buy a new phone?
Saw the Galaxy S5 today for 399€ ...
Also the Z2 and both are under 6 months old...
Please use this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
Cozmos23 said:
Like the Title says I want to buy a new phone.
But since the prices are falling up to 15% per month when is the best time to buy a new phone?
Saw the Galaxy S5 today for 399€ ...
Also the Z2 and both are under 6 months old...
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Phones are never fully satisfactory.
Tell us what do you like in phone.
I know which one to buy, Im just confused when I should do it because if I wait one month more I could save up to 15%.
Look if there is a new phone released its for example 700€. Just one month later its available for 600€.
Wait 2 months and its 500€.
Cozmos23 said:
I know which one to buy, Im just confused when I should do it because if I wait one month more I could save up to 15%.
Look if there is a new phone released its for example 700€. Just one month later its available for 600€.
Wait 2 months and its 500€.
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The cheapest time would be just before the next generation comes out, but at that point you would want the next generation :laugh:
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The cheapest time would be just before the next generation comes out, but at that point you would want the next generation :laugh:
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It depends upon your preference
In my suggestion a new phone as arrived oppo N1
Its about $400
270° rototate camera which means u can use front camera as back camera
Back touch support (my the back side of the phone you can touch too)
No other phone as this features yest
Better buy used mobile, it's cheaper and better for ecology also.
Never buy expensive phones..... We can't do much with phones.
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One month and 15% sale off. I think you should wait!
Cozmos23 said:
Like the Title says I want to buy a new phone.
But since the prices are falling up to 15% per month when is the best time to buy a new phone?
Saw the Galaxy S5 today for 399€ ...
Also the Z2 and both are under 6 months old...
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I think you should wait for at least 7 months.
15%*7=105%
Means they will give you phone for free and 5% of its today price with it.
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The best way is to buy good quality Chinese phone. you don't need to wait since prices are already low and value for money is unparalleled. You can change it every year and have the latest and still have have money left..