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[Q] Advice on cheap tablet for child

My 9-year-old daughter really wants a tablet, and I'm considering getting her one of the ultra cheap ones that's floating around, especially in this cyber-sale week. She doesn't have the best history of caring for her things, so I don't want to spend more than $100 on something she'll likely break sooner than I'd like to know. I recognize this means I'll end up with junk, but I'm trying to filter the junk.
My main concerns are having at least Android 2.1, and the ability to hopefully hack the genuine Market onto it, although I'll settle for the Amazon Appstore. Being able to do all the basic things without being horrific at it would also be very nice.
Does anyone have a specific model they could point to? I'm seeing some Velocity Microsos and Pandigitals on sale, along with some cheap no-names from sites like ahappydeal.com, but I'm trying to make an informed decision.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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DealExtreme.com have a lot of Android items. Just be sure to read the reviews. They may be extremely cheap but there are limitations. I use the website to buy cheap gadgets as gifts for my friends lol. But yea, if you need a simple Android tablet with a certain spec give them a try.

thiencao said:
DealExtreme.com have a lot of Android items. Just be sure to read the reviews. They may be extremely cheap but there are limitations. I use the website to buy cheap gadgets as gifts for my friends lol. But yea, if you need a simple Android tablet with a certain spec give them a try.
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Yeah, I already buy a lot of things from there, but was hoping I might find someone who has more direct experience with a specific model.

I'd run up to Walmart, Staples, Office Max, or Radio Shack and see what they have in regards to e-readers. Velocity Cruz Micro is one I believe is sub $100 one at my local Radio Shack. Find one that you like for the price and then see if your able to load the market, or better yet a custom rom.
When your looking in the less than $100 catagory, that's probably your best bet. They're at least made with some care for the consumer in mind, where as an elcheepo china model isn't.
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RadiantSkies said:
I'd run up to Walmart, Staples, OfficeM
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I've not seen anything there in a price point below the Nook Color you're writing from. Certainly no sub-$100 Android tablets. Or has their inventory changed recently?

Well Fry's, BestBuy or Office Max will probably be your best bet to get the feel. Read some reviews on NewEgg or something xD
Oh my bad sub $100. No go with retail stores. Definitely Ebay or DealExtreme. Hard to imagine local stores selling anything cheaper than that.

thiencao said:
Well Fry's, BestBuy or Office Max will probably be your best bet to get the feel. Read some reviews on NewEgg or something xD
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Fry's is a vague possibility, yes. The other two don't carry tablets that low-end, though. Not by a long shot.

TurboFool said:
I've not seen anything there in a price point below the Nook Color you're writing from. Certainly no sub-$100 Android tablets. Or has their inventory changed recently?
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Sorry, I sent that prematurely. I edited it to what it should have said. Stupid submit button -_-
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RadiantSkies said:
Sorry, I sent that prematurely. I edited it to what it should have said. Stupid submit button -_-
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Ah, thanks for the clarification!
Yes, I was looking at the Velocity Cruz units that were on sale on 1SaleADay today, but as I dug into reviews I wasn't liking what I saw. Some really odd limitations and compatibility issues that concerned me. Left me thinking they'd be no less of a frustration than the Chinese ones from the descriptions. Might not be accurate, but that's why I was hoping for people with some real-world experience who did some of the hacking themselves.

Well, I can't help you there, but I can tell you with these cheep units that your experience will almost be gauranteed to be a crapshoot. It might work for me, it might work for you, it might not. I'll dig around the net and see what I can find for you though. I'll report back in the morning, I gotta get some rest for the night.
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Really appreciate the assistance. I've done some research of my own, too. I'd love to get her something really good, but I just know for a fact that if I do I'll get a call a week after Christmas that she left it out in the snow, or her dog chewed it up, or something. But I also don't want to get something that will frustrate her enough to CAUSE that.

Wasn't there a £30 7" tablet floating around eBay with a capacitive touch screen running 2.1 Eclair? I'm sure somebody mentioned it on these forums a while back and a few members bought one for family members, might be worth a look there.
Good luck finding one.

Well, most of what I'm finding is Chinese ones that break the hundred dollar mark after shipping and what not. The ones that stay below that either turn to vaporware or are ungodly aweful.
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Ah I see, sorry I can't help you any more, I'm not really into tablets and stuff so whatever knowledge I have of the tablet market is very limited. Goodluck finding one, might be worth a look in a few second-hand shops and get a decent used one? My local CEX and Cash Generators etc sell HTC Flyers, Blackbery Playbook and iPads fairly cheap.

Might want to take a look at the amiga tablet ...
amiga.com/shop/?prod_id=4

Lol with 9 years me and my brother had only transistors that my dads friend brouht from war.an im 14 now,and i worked my way to the xperia x8.dont just buy it for her,let her earn it so she could appreciate stuff.
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RadiantSkies said:
Well, most of what I'm finding is Chinese ones that break the hundred dollar mark after shipping and what not. The ones that stay below that either turn to vaporware or are ungodly aweful.
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While I agree, which was my concern, if I go above that point it's both prohibitively expensive and a really stupid move on my part. I know her well enough to be shocked if this thing survives more than six months. If it does, then I can consider putting real money toward a good one for her. But this is basically a test run both of her responsibility and of how into it she really is.
CurtisAndroid5 said:
Ah I see, sorry I can't help you any more, I'm not really into tablets and stuff so whatever knowledge I have of the tablet market is very limited. Goodluck finding one, might be worth a look in a few second-hand shops and get a decent used one? My local CEX and Cash Generators etc sell HTC Flyers, Blackbery Playbook and iPads fairly cheap.
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Yeah, not terrible ideas, but still unlikely to be in the price range I want even then.
curreyr said:
Might want to take a look at the amiga tablet ...
amiga.com/shop/?prod_id=4
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Okay, now THAT's intriguing. I feel like there's got to be a serious catch, but it's intriguing. Might still be a shade too much to spend on her, but it's a starting point. Thank you.
DeHuMaNiZeD said:
Lol with 9 years me and my brother had only transistors that my dads friend brouht from war.an im 14 now,and i worked my way to the xperia x8.dont just buy it for her,let her earn it so she could appreciate stuff.
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You do understand the concept of a Christmas gift, yes?

Be very careful with cheap tablets. They are all extremely weak. Ugly performance, ugly screen. Your kid will hate android having this as first toy.
It is for kid. Buy used older device but good mark

TurboFool said:
You do understand the concept of a Christmas gift, yes?
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Yes.but a tablet for chrismas?ok i guess.if you are american.
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I think im gonna do it....

I like the iPhone and I am considering buying one just wanted to know how much would some one pay for the MT4GS also will anyone tell me if I'm making the right move.

ill will hunt u down if you get an iphone....

xmc wildchild22 said:
ill will hunt u down if you get an iphone....
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Why? He likes it.. good for him he knows what he wants.
Now - @OP:
Well I think BNIB it could b like $250 ish. But just put a thread in the marketplace and ask for offers. U might find a trade for an iPhone plus cash on ur end. Put it in "Wanting to Sell" in the marketplace. Also. Craigslist people seem to overpay so put a Craigslist ad up.
Typed by ---- oh wait! I'm schizophrenic!

Also. Its up to u. Go to a vendor of the iPhone and ask to play Round with one. Or go to the Apple store. Then decide what you will like better - Android or iPhone
I'll give iOS this - it is a very smooth platform. So if that's ur thing u just want a nice screen and a very well known device with tons of well developed apps; go for it!
Typed by ---- oh wait! I'm schizophrenic!

See if Cyanogen is willing to buy your phone.

now in all seriousness....if you really want to be ahead of the pack, wait for the iphone 5 (the iphone 4s is the iphone 4 with a better camera)

xmc wildchild22 said:
now in all seriousness....if you really want to be ahead of the pack, wait for the iphone 5 (the iphone 4s is the iphone 4 with a better camera)
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The 4s is also dual-core.

Dual core doesn't matter for iphones. In my area, bnib mt4gS goes for 300+
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K7Cobb said:
I like the iPhone and I am considering buying one just wanted to know how much would some one pay for the MT4GS also will anyone tell me if I'm making the right move.
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If you like an iPhone, get one. Nothing wroung with it, I have an iPhone. I just bought a iPhone 4 because I got a good deal. I have so many iPhone posters from work. Your going to NEED to Jailbreak it!!! Jailbreak it. MOTHER FLUCKIN JAILBREAK IT! iPhones are pure **** with out a Jailbreak. With a jailbreak, you have root. Then there's honestly no bars holding you back. Just remember, Cydia is your broski. Remember that.
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Is yours a silver one with no scratches? I'm looking to buy a silver one, and if so we could see about working something out so you can get your i-thing...
You should go with whatever will make you happy. Switching over means you have to buy all your apps over again, but otherwise if you think it will better serve you then you gotta do what's best for you.
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Thx you guys for your support i want to be ahead of the pack but i dont wanna wait and sorry i have a black one but i have 4 cases and a screen protector and skull candy headphones but not to get off subject but should i wait to get the iP5?

K7Cobb said:
Thx you guys for your support i want to be ahead of the pack but i dont wanna wait and sorry i have a black one but i have 4 cases and a screen protector and skull candy headphones but not to get off subject but should i wait to get the iP5?
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That's on Topic, as its your thread Xo Yes/No. You can always buy it for what ever. Then sell it for an upgrade, or sell it to apple.
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AgentCherryColla said:
That's on Topic, as its your thread Xo Yes/No. You can always buy it for what ever. Then sell it for an upgrade, or sell it to apple.
Not Sent From a Galaxy Note :T
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I don't get what you are saying

He's saying that since you started the thread, technically speaking you are free to drag it as far off topic as you want. While taking it off topic doesn't necessarily help others cruising through the thread in the future, as the original poster it is your thread and at your discretion.
The other part was him saying you could always sell it at a later date.
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[Q] Want the OnePlus One for $1? Want SMASH your old phone ?

Okay,
today i get the email for the smash contest to get one of the first 100 devices.
-> http://oneplus.net/smash
But i dont want smash my 3 month old phone.... wich i can sell easiely for 400€ on ebay.
So i wanted to share you this if any of you want do that i can forward this to any other of you by filling this form out:
http://us3.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=38ce6799cb297fe80b40d524e&id=9266cf8917&e=aa91a29f49
It must be a registered nick and email adress on OnePlus One Forum otherwhise it will not work.
-> if they choose you and you´ll smash your phone(video requiered) and get then for 1$ a OnePlus One you can invite 3 other people.
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As i sad i want only share this information for all people.
I know that only crazy people want do this ^^ so please if you are not interested on this just get it as some news
Cheers

Yeah I rather sell my Nexus 5 and pocket the money from the difference .

I'm in a reasonable position where I bought a Nexus 5 outright back in November because my GS3 had been dropped one too many times and acts very flakily. It probably only stays on for 5 minutes at a time so I registered and was happy to see the GS3 on the accepted phone list.
It's just going to sit in a drawer anyway so if I get the chance to smash it and get a new phone for a dollar then I'll take it. I doubt I'll make the list though.

holy **** lol, i'm definitely down for this, as a person who regrettably bought the LG G2, I'm game for smashing it if I can get a new phone for $1 lol

digitalsynner85 said:
holy **** lol, i'm definitely down for this, as a person who regrettably bought the LG G2, I'm game for smashing it if I can get a new phone for $1 lol
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You could sell it then buy the OnePlus and have money left over lmao.

lol, i just want to destroy that phone, not like i can really switch to the oneplus anyway until after i paid off more of my note 3 through sprints easy pay thing so that i can do my equipment swap since apparently you can't use previously owned equipment after you get the installment crap on the device

yeah its only a $300 phone.. when my One can sell for $400+
While I did apply for the competition, I somehow am hoping I will not win

If you're not willing to smash you should not sign up. They're only picking 100 people.
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And you have to own a "flagship" device meaning one of only a small number listed at their site, not just any smartphone which kinda sucks but it's there game I suppose.

br0adband said:
And you have to own a "flagship" device meaning one of only a small number listed at their site, not just any smartphone which kinda sucks but it's there game I suppose.
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So a Galaxy Nexus does not qualify? Shame.

Seeing as I'd only get around 250 for my nexus 5 if I went the eBay & craigslist route, I'd rather not go through the trouble and just smash it for the one+1. I hour I get picked. If not then I'll have to go the long route and maybe get the 64 gig one. Either way in getting this phone! Lol

lapocompris said:
You don't need to smash your phone, just sell it and buy the OnePlus One from http://liaow.com/onepluslist.php
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That site looks kinda sketchy to me... And $100 more expensive too.
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rcozzi said:
So a Galaxy Nexus does not qualify? Shame.
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I was hoping I could smash my bricked HTC Incredible S ):

Hellscythe said:
I was hoping I could smash my bricked HTC Incredible S ):
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Well, it's a marketing gag, nothing more. They want to show that ppl are ready to smash flagships for their phone. There is no pride to be gained if everybody would smash their historic phones for it :laugh:.
On the other hand, some of the qualifying models really bring more on swappa than the price of that 16GB OnePlus One. The whole campaign has a touch of decadence that I don't like...
I think I will just keep my HTC One M7 as a backup and add the OnePlus One 64GB to my collection.

xenix96 said:
Okay,
today i get the email for the smash contest to get one of the first 100 devices.
-> http://oneplus.net/smash
But i dont want smash my 3 month old phone.... wich i can sell easiely for 400€ on ebay.
As i sad i want only share this information for all people.
I know that only crazy people want do this ^^ so please if you are not interested on this just get it as some news
Cheers
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I would like to do it but its asking for your full name and info.?

Metalshadowx2 said:
I would like to do it but its asking for your full name and info.?
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Well just register your self there an fill in the requierd things.
Or read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52295315 and wait till late June without smashing anyting
Cheers

xenix96 said:
Well just register your self there an fill in the requierd things.
Or read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52295315 and wait till late June without smashing anyting
Cheers
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I already did... I ust thought that link you sent was like a special advancement or something.

How much would I get for Ipone 3G?
Wonder if I could get enough to help me buy a oneplus1 ? Think I'll google it Wow, I looked close to nothing What a waste.

High resale price - why?

I just observed used Nexus 5 being sold for about $35 less than new within countries which have plenty of stock. Is this the "one born every minute" or something else?
example of used $350
and example of new $385
With OnePlus out in a few weeks for $349 plus unknown on tax and postage, and a few other low-priced unlocked handsets out there, I'm puzzled why Nexus 5 is holding its used price, and its coming under attack on its new price.

Because it's a great phone. Oneplus one may be too big for some. Plus it's a true developers phone. No one knows what the oneplus one sources / blobs for drivers will be like...
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rootSU said:
Because it's a great phone.
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I agreed enough I just bought one.:highfive:
Oneplus one may be too big for some.
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I've gone down the route of using a Nexus 7 when i want bigger screen which I carry differently to my phone as for fitting in pocket and hand.
Plus it's a true developers phone. No one knows what the oneplus one sources / blobs for drivers will be like...
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I avoid devices for a couple of months to let bugs discovered and resolved.
But that wasn't my question, i don't understand why someone would buy used for 90% of new? It's not like stock is hard to get new.

nigelhealy said:
I agreed enough I just bought one.:highfive:
I've gone down the route of using a Nexus 7 when i want bigger screen which I carry differently to my phone as for fitting in pocket and hand.
I avoid devices for a couple of months to let bugs discovered and resolved.
But that wasn't my question, i don't understand why someone would buy used for 90% of new? It's not like stock is hard to get new.
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its new price is fairly cheap, and its used price is competitive with other phones because its as good as or better than the other phones.

simms22 said:
its new price is fairly cheap, and its used price is competitive with other phones because its as good as or better than the other phones.
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Right but why would someone buy used for 90% new when new is immediately available? I'm missing something here or is it just dumbness of buyer?

nigelhealy said:
Right but why would someone buy used for 90% new when new is immediately available? I'm missing something here or is it just dumbness of buyer?
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most people arent geniuses. ok, most might even be an understatement

nigelhealy said:
Right but why would someone buy used for 90% new when new is immediately available? I'm missing something here or is it just dumbness of buyer?
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90% is cheaper than 100%. Not everyone is as fortunate as you to be able to pay 100%
"but it's only $35"
Someone could feed themselves for a week on that. Don't make the mistake of confusing being frugal with being dumb, or that everyone is the same as you
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rootSU said:
90% is cheaper than 100%. Not everyone is as fortunate as you to be able to pay 100%
"but it's only $35"
Someone could feed themselves for a week on that. Don't make the mistake of confusing being frugal with being dumb, or that everyone is the same as you
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If they're starving they can do with a cheaper Nexus 4 for months.
Warranty is part of frugality, if my new N5 breaks I got some postage costs probably, but I'm less exposed financially than I am with used.

Well luckily for them, it's not your decision what they do with their money
Some people don't care about warranty. Some people know how to use warranty. It's not a problem for them, it's not a problem for you so don't worry yourself about people being "dumb". If you're asking "why isn't everyone like me?", well that's a philosophical question, probably better angled towards facebook
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Because the phone is worth a lot more than $350 to most people. Similar phones cost $700 and the Oneplus isn't even being sold really.
Also countries that don't have the Play Store devices, their only choice is to buy them second hand and they are willing to pay as much as the retail cost.
One word answer: demand.

bblzd said:
Because the phone is worth a lot more than $350 to most people. Similar phones cost $700 and the Oneplus isn't even being sold really.
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I agree plus we don't know the potential scare story inside the OnePlus for at least month, it needs bulk ownership first from those who have another device already as their main phone.
Also countries that don't have the Play Store devices, their only choice is to buy them second hand and they are willing to pay as much as the retail cost.
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Yep, that's a reason in some countries, not sure of the reason within USA.
One word answer: demand.
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Hmm, there's something else going on, it doesn't add up fully.

nigelhealy said:
I agree plus we don't know the potential scare story inside the OnePlus for at least month, it needs bulk ownership first from those who have another device already as their main phone.
Yep, that's a reason in some countries, not sure of the reason within USA.
Hmm, there's something else going on, it doesn't add up fully.
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Those living in other countries buy our used phones. $350 for a used N5 is still half the price they would pay for a new phone in their country.
Anyone living in North America can buy the phone for $350 new and have no incentive to buy it used for that price.

bblzd said:
Those living in other countries buy our used phones. $350 for a used N5 is still half the price they would pay for a new phone in their country.
Anyone living in North America can buy the phone for $350 new and have no incentive to buy it used for that price.
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I'm well aware of that axis, selling from inside to USA to outside, doesn't explain buying within USA.
I'm selling my N4 in my next overseas trip next month :angel:

nigelhealy said:
I'm well aware of that axis, selling from inside to USA to outside, doesn't explain buying within USA.
I'm selling my N4 in my next overseas trip next month :angel:
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What makes you think people in the US are buying them used for more than they cost new? I would just assume they are all out of seas, but there is no real way of telling. Or is there?
If they are, they must not realize they can buy it new for the same price from Google. Or perhaps they are attempting a scam of some sort.

bblzd said:
What makes you think people in the US are buying them used for more than they cost new? I would just assume they are all out of seas, but there is no real way of telling. Or is there?
If they are, they must not realize they can buy it new for the same price from Google. Or perhaps they are attempting a scam of some sort.
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The example I gave, don't know for sure who bought but a "I will buy it" message from someone saying in they are USA, and this after I had pointed out 10% more gets new offer. I'm just puzzled, doesn't make sense.
Oh well.

nigelhealy said:
The example I gave, don't know for sure who bought but a "I will buy it" message from someone saying in they are USA, and this after I had pointed out 10% more gets new offer. I'm just puzzled, doesn't make sense.
Oh well.
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Strange for sure. Perhaps they saw extra value in a phone that has an unlocked bootloader and root access?

nigelhealy said:
Yep, that's a reason in some countries, not sure of the reason within USA.
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Even in the USA, sometimes it takes a while to get. And beyond that, it's still cheaper than any other alternatives, and some people prefer it to be cheaper. If it's 10% cheaper than retail, then that's still 10% they save.
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Hmm, there's something else going on, it doesn't add up fully.
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No, there's nothing else. People can sell them for that price because people are willing to buy it for that price. That's what the demand is.

Maybe its the rumors this is the last nexus.
Plus good luck to those waiting for the pluseOne it sounds good on paper but who knows if they will ever get to the point of mass production.

divinewisdom said:
Maybe its the rumors this is the last nexus.
Plus good luck to those waiting for the pluseOne it sounds good on paper but who knows if they will ever get to the point of mass production.
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Right...being that there may not be a Nexus 6, people are probably snapping these up now because they become a collector's item and a rare commodity.

Craigslist in my area has them going mint for 250 to 325
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Hey guys... I'm curious...

I'm currently on a Galaxy S4 Active i537... locked down... does anyone know where I might be able to buy a Nexus 5 off of someone for cheap? I'm in high school so money is an issue for me, so I apologize. I'm looking for a good phone I can load Kali on, as well as full freedom with the bootloader! Thanks in advance!

OctopusRift said:
I'm currently on a Galaxy S4 Active i537... locked down... does anyone know where I might be able to buy a Nexus 5 off of someone for cheap? I'm in high school so money is an issue for me, so I apologize. I'm looking for a good phone I can load Kali on, as well as full freedom with the bootloader! Thanks in advance!
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Pretty sure XDA doesn't really allow these sort of threads/posts regarding where/who to buy things from, with the exception of linking to Swappa, the recommended site.
Other than Swappa, you will probably find many results for buying new or used if you put it into a search engine and look around.

Get a part time job after school and/or during the weekends

dicecuber said:
Get a part time job after school and/or during the weekends
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Lol.... Get him used to the 60 hour work weeks early eh!:good:

AndrasLOHF said:
Lol.... Get him used to the 60 hour work weeks early eh!:good:
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Haha yes! But honestly working from high school looks great on a resume. Something I should've started when I was a teen. The skills you learn and being independent are awesome.

The S4 may sell for just enough. You probably could sell it and buy a used N5 cheap enough.
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