Well seems like AT&T is the last to the party (Except Sprint) to drop the Gear S2, Pre-Orders start the day Verizon will have it available to actually purchase, kind of a stupid move considering a good portion of people aren't really worried about a 2 year contract. I'm on AT&T and already have the 2-year on my Gear S which I am about to suspend, and not renew with the S2, all i want is a speaker, so I can grab one from Verizon November 6th or wait 2 more weeks for the same product from AT&T, if AT&T is who dropped on the ball on this, it wasn't a good move I'm assuming most people like me will just grab a Verizon model for that speaker capability.
But then again, while waiting for the S2 with the speaker on it, I grabbed another BT model and have grown too attached to it, might not even bother with the 3G at this point.
Thoughts?
3G model all the way for me. Speaker and GPS are too useful for me to settle for the bluetooth model.
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will the 3G model work on non Samsung phones?
thanks
I'm pretty sure, I don't think the open phone thing was just for the BT model, it's the same software with a few tweaks to accommodate the speaker and phone capabilities.
I called samsung, and they said it should work too, but you never know with their "chinglish" speaking customer service folks..
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I called samsung, and they said it should work too, but you never know with their "chinglish" speaking customer service folks..
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It is called Konglish. ?
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I called samsung, and they said it should work too, but you never know with their "chinglish" speaking customer service folks..
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Samsung is based out of South Korea...not China
Wondering the same thing myself. They never said will only work with Samsung phones, but we are missing some phone hooks on the BT version, like answering a call - we can only reject. And missing the email app, and the Messages app (mostly). And weather won't automatically update. Just saying...
I've been using the Classic version for a week now and am loving the design. Being able to change straps to ceramic or other leather bands is more important to me than the speaker or GPS. Also, the lighter weight and thinner profile are just as important for my wrist.
I'm sticking to my Classic.
too bad there wont be a classic 3G...
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too bad there wont be a classic 3G...
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Samsung has said there is a 3G Classic is coming and more expensive versions are as well. The time-frame is unknown though.
talked to AT&T today and they said it will be available on the 20th. There will be a floor model sample available on friday.
t mobile told me today that preorders will start on the 10th; I was surprised, since they had said earlier that there were no pre orders..
ah, who to believe...
I am torn. Don't know if I want this or the LG Urbane 2nd Edition LTE? I have been using the Gear S2 for the past couple of weeks and do like it. I especially like the bezel navigation. But man, apps are sooooo freaking limited, as are watch faces. ATT is selling both for the exact same price. Thoughts?
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no comparison; the rotating bezel on the Samsung makes all other smart watches obsolete..
pre-ordered mine this evening. they said it should ship on the 19th or 20th. maybe earlier.
Go to an at&t store to see it in person before you buy. It is far more hideous (to me) than I thought possible. And this coming from someone who REALLY wants the speaker. It is so unsightly that I may just return my (much loved) S2, and stick with my AW Gear Live, until Samsung comes out with an S3.
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Go to an at&t store to see it in person before you buy. It is far more hideous (to me) than I thought possible. And this coming from someone who REALLY wants the speaker. It is so unsightly that I may just return my (much loved) S2, and stick with my AW Gear Live, until Samsung comes out with an S3.
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Nailed it, except I love the S2 with or without the speaker so it was easy to just say screw it and keep my S2 BT version because I already love it. The added thicknessof the 3G model is just too much, and I really really really wanted the 3G model, I was disappointed but got over it quickly when I looked down at my wrist and saw this great looking thin functional smartwatch that easily passes for a normal watch (finally!) I'll live without the speaker, I have so far, I'll miss it but before I know it I'll forget about it.
Last week their was a samsung rep in tmobile and I ask the sales staff when they didn't know but the samsung rep said the 15th for tmobile
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Last week their was a samsung rep in tmobile and I ask the sales staff when they didn't know but the samsung rep said the 15th for tmobile
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yep, pre orders on the 10th, in stock on the 15th..
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For new accounts and additional lines...
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=358760...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=2-7-entd&qid=1321853192283
maybe they need to make room for the WHITE skyrocket.
http://pocketnow.com/android/att-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-pictured-in-white-image
YES, just saw this on engadget and ordered myself up a shiny new Skyrocket! It'll be a huge upgrade over my Nexus One. I'd been hoping for the Galaxy Nexus on AT&T, but that'll likely be $250-$300 on contract... too hard to pass up $0.01.
The deal works great for me since I've ported my number to google voice, I can easily add a new line and the new phone number doesn't matter since I just point GV to the new number. My current line is out of contract so I just cancel it when the skyrocket arrives and I should only be out the penny!
yup returning mine under BRE as soon as the amazon one comes in
That's one cent too much for what that phone's worth. Meaning if you can't use LTE why bother. Might as well get the regular S2.
I jumped on the penny deal from amazon to pick up an ATT one.
I didn't opt for the wireless tethering/hotspot hoping that I can root and get the Wireless Tether App running correctly.
*cross fingers*
Ordered mine last night. Can't wait to get my hands on this beast
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I guess there's no trick to getting around the requirement that you be a new customer or add a new line?
I've been with AT&T for 10 years and have 3 lines with them. You'd think they'd reward loyalty more.
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I guess there's no trick to getting around the requirement that you be a new customer or add a new line?
I've been with AT&T for 10 years and have 3 lines with them. You'd think they'd reward loyalty more.
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Ha ha ha, same here been with ATT since the dawn of time, you'd think ma bell would throw us loyal bellers a bone once in a while....
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YES, just saw this on engadget and ordered myself up a shiny new Skyrocket! It'll be a huge upgrade over my Nexus One. I'd been hoping for the Galaxy Nexus on AT&T, but that'll likely be $250-$300 on contract... too hard to pass up $0.01.
The deal works great for me since I've ported my number to google voice, I can easily add a new line and the new phone number doesn't matter since I just point GV to the new number. My current line is out of contract so I just cancel it when the skyrocket arrives and I should only be out the penny!
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I need to get aquainted with this google voice. Ive been hearing about it for years now and never took the time to give it any attention, lol.
Anyway, I just ordered one today!!! They moved the shipping up to one day instead of 2 day for free I guess considering Thursday is Thanksgiving.
I'm coming from an iPhone 4 and I'm pretty excited to be coming back to Android (I haven't posted here for a while either, yikes. Good to be back).
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That's one cent too much for what that phone's worth. Meaning if you can't use LTE why bother. Might as well get the regular S2.
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regular s2 doesn't have 4.5" screen, only reasong i chose skyrocket over it.
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regular s2 doesn't have 4.5" screen, only reasong i chose skyrocket over it.
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This right here ^
Ordered mine yesterday. Will be here today. Only worried I keep hearing that samsung's in house SoC is better and this won't get much in ROM support.
The size, fact that I'll have a LTE phone when it's here & the price sold me though
Samsung's SoC is better but Qualcomm has a better radio. What's more important to you?
The radio, I live in a area that is quick to get network updates so I'm sure LTE will be here sooner than later
Ordered two of these a couple days ago! Bigger screen and faster processor than the standard S II! Just got them an hour ago, at the doc with my wife right now. Tried setting them up but data won't work, gotta take them to a store after the doc. They are fast! I won't miss my inspire haha
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The UPS guy just dropped mine off an hour ago and I am already in love with it. The large screen is drop dead beautiful and it's incredibly fluid...despite comments that it's laggy (though, all phones get laggy at some point, I just think most of those came from people that were s2 processor snobs ).
I am coming from an iPhone 4 but I'm already pleased with this beast (still love my iPhone and iOS but that's another story but I've always loved both operating systems -Android/iOS-). Can't wait to fully enjoy it and set it up however I want/need.
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regular s2 doesn't have 4.5" screen, only reasong i chose skyrocket over it.
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Who says that you cannot use LTE? I live in the Bay area which does not have LTE (will be here next year) but I was in Chicago recently that had blazing LTE speeds. Yes, AT&Ts LTE network is thin right now but it would not be so by the end of 2012
Damn Amazon sent the phones late yesterday so me n wifey won't get our new phones until Monday... -_-
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Damn Amazon sent the phones late yesterday so me n wifey won't get our new phones until Monday... -_-
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That sucks. I didn't order my Skyrocket from Amazon until 3:30pm yesterday and I already got it today around the same time.
Hmmmm .... We paid close to $1000 and it does not come with headset ?? ( at least for me AT&T).
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Hmmmm .... We paid close to $1000 and it does not come with headset ?? ( at least for me AT&T).
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LOL I received mine yesterday and I totally agree.
I got some headphones in my tmobile one.There white tho
I have noticed this trend for the Note series in AT&T at least... my brother got the Note 2 and Note 3 from AT&T and they did not come with headphones. For some reason they are anti-head phones. Anyways, all T-Mobile Notes come with phones. (I have the T-Mobile Edge & work at T-Mobile).
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Hmmmm .... We paid close to $1000 and it does not come with headset ?? ( at least for me AT&T).
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Sprint version comes with them....
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Sprint version comes with them....
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I was bored today and called Samsdum and AT&T. The latter gave me a $50 credit on my bill lol
Got some really nice ones with my TMO device.....maybe should not blame Samsung, and instead AT&T.....just another way that company is milking its customers for more money
True, but Samsdum really does not have any customer service department and their tech support, well.........I trust my 10 year nephew's advise more than most on the "support" AT&T is a company that definitely does nothing without making a dime. As a consumer, bahhhhh
As a stock holder. You go AT&T lol lol
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I was bored today and called Samsdum and AT&T. The latter gave me a $50 credit on my bill lol
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All I got from AT&T is a $10 credit.... Oh well, something is better than nothing. LoL
Wait . . .
You're telling me that AT&T is not only charging the highest price (as of now) for the Edge ($946 off contract, $106 more than Sprint), but they're also NOT including the earbuds? What the actual <expletive>.
The buds cost $7.50. So they credit $10
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I must be institutionalized by AT&T after 10 years and don't even expect earbuds! I prefer higher end ones anyway, so no biggie for me.
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I have noticed this trend for the Note series in AT&T at least... my brother got the Note 2 and Note 3 from AT&T and they did not come with headphones. For some reason they are anti-head phones. Anyways, all T-Mobile Notes come with phones. (I have the T-Mobile Edge & work at T-Mobile).
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Can't remember the last time I actually WANTED to use the headphones that came with a smartphone.
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Can't remember the last time I actually WANTED to use the headphones that came with a smartphone.
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I'd agree with that. Would be happy to see a set of premium quality or say for example rebadged Ety's etc . That would be super. In fact really should be expected at this price point.
But if it's just going to be the usual junk, them better they just spare the environment, save their money and don't waste people's time.
Thank Heaven for YouTube!
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Hmmmm .... We paid close to $1000 and it does not come with headset ?? ( at least for me AT&T).
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While considering my Note Edge purchase, I saw a YouTube first look unboxing which helped me. It depends on whether you purchased it directly from a carrier (I have Sprint) or from a third party who gets it from Samsung. In Sprint's case, they repackage the Note Edge in their own box and remove the earphones. I got mine from Best Buy and it is the original Samsung box with earphones. I agree that carriers are pulling all kinds of tricks to up their bottom line. We pay enough for service without ripping us off on the small stuff as well!
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While considering my Note Edge purchase, I saw a YouTube first look unboxing which helped me. It depends on whether you purchased it directly from a carrier (I have Sprint) or from a third party who gets it from Samsung. In Sprint's case, they repackage the Note Edge in their own box and remove the earphones. I got mine from Best Buy and it is the original Samsung box with earphones. I agree that carriers are pulling all kinds of tricks to up their bottom line. We pay enough for service without ripping us off on the small stuff as well!
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I got mine from sprint web sales and it came with earphones.
Me to. Nice Samsung headphones
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I posted a while ago in a thread I can't remember that I had talked with Verizon online and they told me that the free gear s2 was the 3g model. Yesterday I went into a Verizon store to play with the s7e and asked the rep the same question. He said it was the Bluetooth only model. Either way they both said that it comes directly from Samsung with no requirement to add it to my account which if it was the 3g model then it would cost $5/mo for data. I'm just going to flip it. Thanks for the $300 off big red!
When i pre-ordered my s7e they required the $5/month activation with $175 cancellation to acquire the watch. I have a hard time thinking the its just the bluetooth version due to my required fee but we will see. I figure its easier to not activate it and sell private party and eat the extra $5/month. ($5/24 = $120, cheaper than the $175 to cancel)
Edit: I looked over my receipt and see that its the $300 version gear s2, meaning that it is the Bluetooth model. Once I receive it, I will go into store, play dumb and cancel it saying that i thought i needed it for the watch.
Well jeez, I wish they would be consistent. I'm going to call them soon and get another opinion.
Edit: just got off the phone with them. Its the 3g model ($299 is the contract price). And It will cost $5/mo even if I never use it or give it away so I'm going with the vr headset. I have a moto 360 and don't consider the s2 an upgrade, and so I'm not willing to pay anything let alone $120 for it.
3 reps with three different stories. Really frustrated.
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When i pre-ordered my s7e they required the $5/month activation with $175 cancellation to acquire the watch. I have a hard time thinking the its just the bluetooth version due to my required fee but we will see. I figure its easier to not activate it and sell private party and eat the extra $5/month. ($5/24 = $120, cheaper than the $175 to cancel)
Edit: I looked over my receipt and see that its the $300 version gear s2, meaning that it is the Bluetooth model. Once I receive it, I will go into store, play dumb and cancel it saying that i thought i needed it for the watch.
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You guys are confusing me. I thought you need the phone first so that you can register it with your imei number? Then you pick either the Gear VR or the S2 and it ships from Samsung in 4 to 6 weeks (basically confirming that you still have the phone after the return period).
You guys are buying the watch directly from Verizon; not getting it free from Samsung! The S2 even shows up in Samsungs rules section 4. It's a Verizon S2 promo but through Samsung.
3/4 the page will go live. You have to give the receipt, Mac Address, and ECID/IMEI. Then you can pick which part of Verizon promo you want. This is a Verizon promo which is run through Samsung. You will get the 3G model, and there is no contract required for it(Just like with all promos if a contract is required it will say it in the promotion rules).
Thank you for confirming Tidbits! But even if the page goes live on 3/4 us Verizon users are basically stuck in a holding pattern until we receive the phone right? We won't have access to the MAC or IMEI until we have the phones in hand next week (unless Verizon delivers before 3/11).
Correct.
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Correct you need the phone for the Mac Address. Also the reason why you wait 4 weeks is to lock you in so you can't refund. 30 days(California). Just food for thought.
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3/4 the page will go live. You have to give the receipt, Mac Address, and ECID/IMEI. Then you can pick which part of Verizon promo you want. This is a Verizon promo which is run through Samsung. You will get the 3G model, and there is no contract required for it(Just like with all promos if a contract is required it will say it in the promotion rules).
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Where in the promotion rules does it say that it's the 3g model? I can't find it. I just don't know which rep to believe, I'll probably call again when I have the phone in hand. Thanks for your opinion though.
Do you think Verizon would not give you the 3G model when they can probably convince at least 1/3 of them to get a plan for it? Samsung is selling both models for the same price right now. you know how Verizon loves money.
As if you look at the promotional details when Verizon advertises it. It says retails for $349.99 which Verizon sells the 3G model for that much. They sell the bluetooth model for $299.99
http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/samsung/?tab=why-verizon
Galaxy S7 and S7 edge requires a new device payment activation. *Gear VR MSRP is $100, 6-game bundle is estimated at $50 value, Gear S2 MSRP is $349.99. Free Gear VR or S2 takes 4-6 wks to deliver. Visit SamsungPromotions.com/VerizonOffer to redeem the free offer.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/connected-devices/samsung-gear-s2/
Yeah, at this point I'm hoping Samsung gives out more information on the 4th. Even if I get a VZW rep to corroborate your opinion, I'm going to have a hard time believing them when three reps have said three different things already. Hopefully Samsung has the details.
just look at the pricing.
Retail value 349.99. There is only one Gear S2 that cost that much and that's the 3G version which I listed. If the retail value was $299.99 then it would be the bluetooth model.
I already got my free s2...bad news is when I called in to pre-order they messed up. They weren't supposed to discount one, I was supposed to wait. But they did and I got a free s2 with 3g from verizon. I can still get the offer from samsung as well.
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Verizon has both versions of the s2 listed fur $299.99 on their website.
The 3G version $299.99 price is with Contract. Without which is retail $349.99
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Ah well anyway, I got mine free. Just need to decide if I want another or a vr lol
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Still sucks that verizon is waiting until the 11th to ship the phones out though
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Ah well anyway, I got mine free. Just need to decide if I want another or a vr lol
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Still sucks that verizon is waiting until the 11th to ship the phones out though
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The number of gifts are limited and you already received a gift. The moral and ethical choice would be to inform Verizon of their mistake or not claim a gift.
Verizon already know that the reps messed up but caught if early enough that they didn't lose to much.
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Well jeez, I wish they would be consistent. I'm going to call them soon and get another opinion.
Edit: just got off the phone with them. Its the 3g model ($299 is the contract price). And It will cost $5/mo even if I never use it or give it away so I'm going with the vr headset. I have a moto 360 and don't consider the s2 an upgrade, and so I'm not willing to pay anything let alone $120 for it.
3 reps with three different stories. Really frustrated.
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I ordered mine over the phone and with my emailed receipt it shows that my free watch will be coming with my phone on 3/11. I will screenshot the receipt.
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You guys are confusing me. I thought you need the phone first so that you can register it with your imei number? Then you pick either the Gear VR or the S2 and it ships from Samsung in 4 to 6 weeks (basically confirming that you still have the phone after the return period).
You guys are buying the watch directly from Verizon; not getting it free from Samsung! The S2 even shows up in Samsungs rules section 4. It's a Verizon S2 promo but through Samsung.
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It is the 3g model which is $300 with contract and $350 without. I called to check my order and they confirmed for me.
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Correct you need the phone for the Mac Address. Also the reason why you wait 4 weeks is to lock you in so you can't refund. 30 days(California). Just food for thought.
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Maybe to get the watch from Samsung sure, but Verizon is shipping mine to me on 3/11, with my s7e
You sure it's the watch and not a "voucher" to get a watch. T-Mobile receipt has some that appears like you are getting the gear but as you can see in all those unboxing videos none of them have gotten their gears.
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You sure it's the watch and not a "voucher" to get a watch. T-Mobile receipt has some that appears like you are getting the gear but as you can see in all those unboxing videos none of them have gotten their gears.
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On my order it along side my s7e which logically means i should be receiving them at the same time (3/11), I guess i just have to wait to see. only 10 more days. I do remember the person on the phone saying that both items will be shipped at the same time, but we all know how reps are.
so exactly at 12 i called up t-mobile and pre-ordered my v20. the price of the phone is $769.99. i also took advantage of the free tablet offer. getting an LG G Pad X 8.0. looking forward to that. never really had a tablet. definitely going to root it and unlock it. in t-mobiles system they only had the titan color, which is what i wanted anyways. can't wait to finally have the phone in my hand....
X 8.0 is a decent tablet and you will love it.
It's rootable with dz and LGUP.
I will pay off and trade in my V10 for it.
Hmm.. I'm a bit too tired to call T-Mobile, but their website shows nothing thus far.
I'm still very hesitant.. I don't mind waiting a bit to see if LG will allow an official bootloader unlocker for the H915. But T-Mobile phones have been unlockable in the past. I don't know which one will see more developer action
If you log into MyT-Mobile you can order it. I actually ordered mine 10 minutes before Midnight PST
I ordered through the website this morning. I'm sort of curious since the website doesn't have it as pre-order and it's showing a ship date of 10-17 to 10-24 and the phone as in stock. So I'm cautiously optimistic that I could have this thing in hand this week.
Going to walk into the local dealer and order at 10am. Figure I've bugged them long enough that I should. Also going to take advantage of the phone trade-in. I see online that there are two tablets available. Is the one you listed the better of the two?
Ordered mine through T-Mobile as well!! It's expected to ship as early as today; can't wait. I didn't do the tablet because the customer service said you had to keep the data plan open for 2 years, which makes it a not free tablet since the plan is $10 per month. I'll get the headphones whenever the phone gets in, though, so that's a plus! Definitely looking forward to getting this now that my Note 7 is gone and I'm back to my Note Edge that has a bunch of dead pixels
Just a note on this, I ordered through the web then called the customer support because the shipping upgrade I did hadn't processed properly. The person on the phone said the phone is already backordered as of just a few minutes after I ordered and that any new orders from this point forward likely won't ship until early November.
Now I just need to find a solid case and buy the stylus!!
New V20 video from t-mobile with @ askdes
https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=nkkAb8cPw6s
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Ordered mine through T-Mobile as well!! It's expected to ship as early as today; can't wait. I didn't do the tablet because the customer service said you had to keep the data plan open for 2 years, which makes it a not free tablet since the plan is $10 per month. I'll get the headphones whenever the phone gets in, though, so that's a plus! Definitely looking forward to getting this now that my Note 7 is gone and I'm back to my Note Edge that has a bunch of dead pixels
Just a note on this, I ordered through the web then called the customer support because the shipping upgrade I did hadn't processed properly. The person on the phone said the phone is already backordered as of just a few minutes after I ordered and that any new orders from this point forward likely won't ship until early November.
Now I just need to find a solid case and buy the stylus!!
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So much for the tablet. I don't use much of the tethering I already have. I don't need another data plan.
And that's not cool that they're already sold out. I was going to trade in my N6 and use my cracked Note 3 until this got here but I'm not willing to use the Note 3 that long. LG has made us wait long enough. They really should have had more stock in country than this.
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So much for the tablet. I don't use much of the tethering I already have. I don't need another data plan.
And that's not cool that they're already sold out. I was going to trade in my N6 and use my cracked Note 3 until this got here but I'm not willing to use the Note 3 that long. LG has made us wait long enough. They really should have had more stock in country than this.
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Still worth a shot! You may order at the same time that someone else cancels an order! Plus, the phone customer service person seemed to have thought that it had been on backorder for several hours already, so maybe they sell from a different pot of phones than the web does. Look at buying on the web as that's what I did and got a ship out date of this week. Definitely worth it, IMO. I'm sitting on a Galaxy Note Edge that has several green lines running down the screen until I get this one, lol
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Still worth a shot! You may order at the same time that someone else cancels an order! Plus, the phone customer service person seemed to have thought that it had been on backorder for several hours already, so maybe they sell from a different pot of phones than the web does. Look at buying on the web as that's what I did and got a ship out date of this week. Definitely worth it, IMO. I'm sitting on a Galaxy Note Edge that has several green lines running down the screen until I get this one, lol
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Just realized my old Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a 4G phone that I can trade in. And hoping you're right about separate pots but that's not usually the case.
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Just realized my old Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a 4G phone that I can trade in. And hoping you're right about separate pots but that's not usually the case.
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I wonder if they have additional stock coming in that is not accounted for.
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I wonder if they have additional stock coming in that is not accounted for.
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Unaccounted for? Probably not. Sounds like the next ones don't hit the country until well into November. Someone said they were quoted 11/15-12/15. I've yet to order mine. Heading to the store here in a little bit to do it. LG really keeps dropping the ball on this one. They better hope rumors of something really awesome don't hit before the V20 ships.
T-Mobile stores will have them in stock on release day. The ones being shipped to you through pre-orders will not cut into the stores stock.
For those of you being quoted a November ship date, just walk into a T-Mobile store on release day.
So it looks like you do have to be careful about which 4G phone you try to trade in. They just use a database and if your phone isn't in it, too bad. My Galaxy Nexus didn't make the cut so I'll have to send them my Nexus 6 instead. And just to note, they only apply the actual trade in value. (In my case $60) You have to fill out some promotion that I can't seem to find and they (LG?) send you a check for the rest of the amount. So for me, that would be the other $140.
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T-Mobile stores will have them in stock on release day. The ones being shipped to you through pre-orders will not cut into the stores stock.
For those of you being quoted a November ship date, just walk into a T-Mobile store on release day.
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Curious as to when that is?
Reason I ask, call me a conspiracy theorist if you must. T-Mobile is facing a potential customer dip due to the Note 7 fiasco. What better way to avert potential customer base loss (device lease fees etc.)by getting the V20 out as quickly as possible, primarily before the Google Pixel hits the streets... Do they actually have them in stock, or are they baiting customers? Seems odd to completely skip the "preorder" phase and go straight to "In-Stock" and shipping 17-24 October...
I am actually one of those folks, preordered the Pixel XL on October 4th which should be here this week. However, now with the V20 available I still have time to cancel my Google order and pick up the LG.
So now I have both on order and "technically" should have both by the end of the week. As outlined though, I doubt the V20 ships to anyone this week... Of course I could be way off base, but think the V20 thing is a tad more than coincidental...
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Steve Lazarus said:
Curious as to when that is?
Reason I ask, call me a conspiracy theorist if you must. T-Mobile is facing a potential customer dip due to the Note 7 fiasco. What better way to avert potential customer base loss (device lease fees etc.)by getting the V20 out as quickly as possible, primarily before the Google Pixel hits the streets... Do they actually have them in stock, or are they baiting customers? Seems odd to completely skip the "preorder" phase and go straight to "In-Stock" and shipping 17-24 October...
I am actually one of those folks, preordered the Pixel XL on October 4th which should be here this week. However, now with the V20 available I still have time to cancel my Google order and pick up the LG.
So now I have both on order and "technically" should have both by the end of the week. As outlined though, I doubt the V20 ships to anyone this week... Of course I could be way off base, but think the V20 thing is a tad more than coincidental...
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I think the backorder situation on both phones is driven by the Note 7 fiasco. People are grabbing for the next best phones available.
Other than the battery issue, I think both phones are a step down from the Note 7.
I too was told early to mid November for delivery while my order acknowledgement says this week. I guess it'll be here when it gets here.
I just spoke with T-Mobile help on twitter. They checked my order and confirmed the 10-17 to 10-24 shipping date was correct. They're probably trying to get these out as quick as possible due to the Note 7 recall and the massive iPhone 7 back-order. I paid for overnight shipping, so I'm hoping that it really does ship today. I'll update in this thread as soon as I get a tracking number.
I just orderer mine via phone. Shipping date 10/17 to 10/24. He did not give me overnight shipping, i dont know if it will be cause of any delay. I'll update u guys as soon as i get any.
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StaticMoot said:
I just spoke with T-Mobile help on twitter. They checked my order and confirmed the 10-17 to 10-24 shipping date was correct. They're probably trying to get these out as quick as possible due to the Note 7 recall and the massive iPhone 7 back-order. I paid for overnight shipping, so I'm hoping that it really does ship today. I'll update in this thread as soon as I get a tracking number.
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I was not offered that option.
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I just orderer mine via phone. Shipping date 10/17 to 10/24. He did not give me overnight shipping, i dont know if it will be cause of any delay. I'll update u guys as soon as i get any.
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I'm wondering if we can have it added afterwards. Regular shipping is ground shipping, 7 days. Which means it is possible you might not get the phone until after it hits stores if it ships towards the end of the window.
I am interested in pre-ordering the Gear S3, but wanting to purchase it with some type of Warranty Plan similar to Buy Buy's Protect Plan. Best Buy, however, is no longer taking Pre-Orders so now I am trying to decide if I should wait for Best Buy or just go ahead with Amazon or Samsung. My wife and I both had Motorolla 360's Gen 1, hers with the Protect Plan mine without but luckily when she had the infamous back cracking she was able to return/exchange it.
Anyone have any thoughts on it? I am thinking waiting for Best Buy may be best, bit no ideas when they might carry stock again.
Brad
You can get a warranty from Square Trade. It's expensive, a claim will cost about 1/3 the price of the watch, but it is available.
Thanks, I do not have experience with Square Trade but that may be an option. I may wait until Best Buy stocks it considering how well they do support their warranty program.
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I am interested in pre-ordering the Gear S3, but wanting to purchase it with some type of Warranty Plan similar to Buy Buy's Protect Plan. Best Buy, however, is no longer taking Pre-Orders so now I am trying to decide if I should wait for Best Buy or just go ahead with Amazon or Samsung. My wife and I both had Motorolla 360's Gen 1, hers with the Protect Plan mine without but luckily when she had the infamous back cracking she was able to return/exchange it.
Anyone have any thoughts on it? I am thinking waiting for Best Buy may be best, bit no ideas when they might carry stock again.
Brad
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Best Buy USA have both watches on preorder.
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Best Buy USA have both watches on preorder.
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They are out of stock now for the Frontier at least, I went to Best Buy yesterday and the Geek Squad guy didn't know when they would get more in stock.
To be clear, Best Buy has run out of their initial pre-order allotment of the S3 Frontier model and it is now showing as "coming soon" rather than having a pre-order button.
The S3 Classic is still available for pre-order, and is functionally identical to the Frontier. The difference is in the style and finish.
As has been mentioned previously, the Frontier LTE version will be available through cellular carriers.
@Dodge DeBoulet Yes, that is more accurate. I want both, considering my day job and my weekend fun but I believe the Frontier to be more universal.
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@Dodge DeBoulet Yes, that is more accurate. I want both, considering my day job and my weekend fun but I believe the Frontier to be more universal.
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If you're in the US and can wait until November 20th, Samsung has the Frontier (Bluetooth) listed as a Black Friday special for $299 ... $50 off. Who knows when it will ship, though
Well that's interesting. I am in the US, I am now considering the LTE version as well and wondering when T-Mobile might have it. I just need to order it before the end of December.
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Well that's interesting. I am in the US, I am now considering the LTE version as well and wondering when T-Mobile might have it. I just need to order it before the end of December.
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I want the LTE version too, but Verizon is my provider. I can't get any information out of them as to whether they're even going to offer it. I may just end up going with the BT version if they don't announce something before 11/20.
I figure for the same price why not? So the major perk of the LTE device is you can make calls with the phone as well?
Still out of stock (This post claimed it was in stock 5 minutes ago because Best Buy let me put it into my cart, however removed it one I tried to pay for it)
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Still out of stock (This post claimed it was in stock 5 minutes ago because Best Buy let me put it into my cart, however removed it one I tried to pay for it)
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Just checked, and the Frontier is again available for pre-order at BB.
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Well that's interesting. I am in the US, I am now considering the LTE version as well and wondering when T-Mobile might have it. I just need to order it before the end of December.
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Friday, the 18th. $399 plus $5 a month for data.
Anyone knows when it will be available in any european Amazon ?
I pre-ordered the non-LTE Frontier on Amazon for $349 and now it's $439. I have a suspicion my pre-order will be cancelled soon.
So, for those that are wondering whether or not Verizon will be carrying the LTE version of the S3 Frontier, I may be able to offer a ray of hope.
Bear with me ...
The model number of the AT&T version of this watch is SM-R765A
The model number of the T-Mobile version is SM-R765T
From the above, I'm going to hazard a guess that the model number of the Verizon version will be
(wait for it)
SM-R765V
And lookie here ... http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00061443/
The same model number shows up in this article:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/17...ext-smartwatch-is-codenamed-solis-runs-tizen/
Dare we to hope?
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I pre-ordered the non-LTE Frontier on Amazon for $349 and now it's $439. I have a suspicion my pre-order will be cancelled soon.
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You should still get it. Looks like Amazon has run out of their pre-order allotment and what you're seeing now is offerings from Marketplace sellers.
Dodge DeBoulet said:
So, for those that are wondering whether or not Verizon will be carrying the LTE version of the S3 Frontier, I may be able to offer a ray of hope.
Bear with me ...
The model number of the AT&T version of this watch is SM-R765A
The model number of the T-Mobile version is SM-R765T
From the above, I'm going to hazard a guess that the model number of the Verizon version will be
(wait for it)
SM-R765V
And lookie here ... http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00061443/
The same model number shows up in this article:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/17...ext-smartwatch-is-codenamed-solis-runs-tizen/
Dare we to hope?
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Same person?
https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/922486?start=10&tstart=0
Anyways, from what I've read as well, Verizon has announced officially that they will have the LTE version, just don't know when...
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Same person?
Anyways, from what I've read as well, Verizon has announced officially that they will have the LTE version, just don't know when...
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I ain't sayin ...