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Target is selling Captivates for $49.99 until thursday the 23rd.

I just got mine last night, the total was $76.83 after I turned in my old Fuze. So I think the $300 savings was worth the early christmas gift to myself. The sale is only until thursday though. They have the same deal for various other Android powered phones, but only through Target stores. Get on it!

Yup, in fact I see it now listed for free with a new contract.

radio shack has them for $49 right now as well.

Amazon has it for a penny - http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-Captivate-Android-Phone-AT/dp/B003TLMQG8
I took a print out of the page and took it to my local ATT wireless store and they price matched it. Also gave me free activations.

I got mine from Radioshack for free on Black Friday

dawei213 said:
Amazon has it for a penny - http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-Captivate-Android-Phone-AT/dp/B003TLMQG8
I took a print out of the page and took it to my local ATT wireless store and they price matched it. Also gave me free activations.
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I tried that and they refused. It was a local corporate store, too.

psai said:
I got mine from Radioshack for free on Black Friday
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Got my wife one on this deal too. I keep her's running stock 2.1 rooted, gives me device to use to get to the market when my 2.2 Cappy can't find an app.

Got mine yesterday, free activation, gave them $49.99 cash, I now have a new captivate.
Will never moth ball my Tilt though.

Just called Radio Shack and they are giving me a refund of the difference for the Cappy I bought last week for $99 when Amazon Wireless totally screwed up their chance to sell me a phone. That's good customer service!

Miami_Son said:
I tried that and they refused. It was a local corporate store, too.
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Same here..........f00kers

Miami_Son said:
I tried that and they refused. It was a local corporate store, too.
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Really? That sucks. Sorry to hear that. The manager at my local corporate store was very accommodating.

dawei213 said:
Really? That sucks. Sorry to hear that. The manager at my local corporate store was very accommodating.
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Yeah, it makes no sense that I can buy the phone cheaper from Amazon or Radio Shack rather than directly from AT$T. You'd think that since they ultimately have to deal with any service issues that they'd prefer to have been the one to have sold the phone to the customer instead of a 3rd party.

psai said:
I got mine from Radioshack for free on Black Friday
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same here!, still 49.95 is a steal!

sorry probably in the wrong place but... total noob question... if your phone is rooted you cant access the market???

the1star4u said:
sorry probably in the wrong place but... total noob question... if your phone is rooted you cant access the market???
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False...rooted phones see the market just like uprooted phones, better actually if you are on certain roms.

[Q] Bought S3 from Amazon. Do I have to use their sim card?

I am expecting my S3 to arrive from Amazon today. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to using the sim card they send with it opposed to getting one from the Verizon store?
I guess what I am asking is if there are any strings attached or anything like that if I use the sim card amazon provides?
Thanks!

Lonepalm said:
I am expecting my S3 to arrive from Amazon today. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to using the sim card they send with it opposed to getting one from the Verizon store?
I guess what I am asking is if there are any strings attached or anything like that if I use the sim card amazon provides?
Thanks!
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It is a standard Verizon sim. Contract is still Verizon. Amazon just the retailer. Same as if you went to Best Buy, Radio Shack or the Verizon store.

prdog1 said:
It is a standard Verizon sim. Contract is still Verizon. Amazon just the retailer. Same as if you went to Best Buy, Radio Shack or the Verizon store.
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Ok, thank you! Wasn't sure if it would have any sort of extra strings attached or anything!

This has nothing to do with the sim but just be aware if the phone was discounted and you dont complete the 2yr agrement with verizon, amazon will charge you up to $250 for early cancellation. They try and get their money back they ate giving the discount. My friend got hit with that crap which is sort of dumb but does make sense.
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x714x said:
This has nothing to do with the sim but just be aware if the phone was discounted and you dont complete the 2yr agrement with verizon, amazon will charge you up to $250 for early cancellation. They try and get their money back they ate giving the discount. My friend got hit with that crap which is sort of dumb but does make sense.
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Thanks! Yep, knew about that, but I think it is a 6 month thing, not the full 2 years. I plan on keeping the phone anyway, so I shouldn't have to worry much about that unless something extraordinary happens.

Lonepalm said:
Thanks! Yep, knew about that, but I think it is a 6 month thing, not the full 2 years. I plan on keeping the phone anyway, so I shouldn't have to worry much about that unless something extraordinary happens.
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6 months is surely better then 2yrs
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prdog1 said:
It is a standard Verizon sim. Contract is still Verizon. Amazon just the retailer. Same as if you went to Best Buy, Radio Shack or the Verizon store.
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I got my GS3 through amazon with their sims card and never had a bit of trouble with it.

Where can you purchase besides Corp VzW store??????

This is driving me nuts - is any other retailer carrying the new droids?
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acPIZZA said:
This is driving me nuts - is any other retailer carrying the new droids?
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negative, just verizon. i think they are giving a big FU to the 3rd parties. usually 3rd parties have stock within one week after carrier launch.

Yep, only Corporate Stores or online at the moment. Best Buy and 3rd party stores have none.

th3taman said:
Yep, only Corporate Stores or online at the moment. Best Buy and 3rd party stores have none.
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How do you tell is a store is a corporate or not? Besides walking in and asking to see the Ultra.

ubermetroid said:
How do you tell is a store is a corporate or not? Besides walking in and asking to see the Ultra.
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I just ordered it from The Cellular Connection on Friday. They said they had them in their warehouse and I would receive on Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll believe it when I see it.

I was at a Best Buy today buying a Chromecast and while they didn't have any Ultras or Maxxs they did have a sign up advertising the Maxx. I didn't ask but I assume that means they'll have it soon.

dfox123 said:
I just ordered it from The Cellular Connection on Friday. They said they had them in their warehouse and I would receive on Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll believe it when I see it.
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I drove around all day today - finally found the new maxx for sale. Picked up two!
Loving the wireless charging. :fingers-crossed:

ubermetroid said:
How do you tell is a store is a corporate or not? Besides walking in and asking to see the Ultra.
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Search VZW.com for Corporate only stores or most stores actually say authorized retailer in them now.
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[Q] $1000 Phone and no Headset ???

Hmmmm .... We paid close to $1000 and it does not come with headset ?? ( at least for me AT&T).

lecrbp said:
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).

lecrbp said:
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....

Next1776 said:
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

MARINE5270 said:
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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k3u said:
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.

ReggieSmith said:
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!
lecrbp said:
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!

101010CBEnt said:
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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Problems buying s3 in Canada

Does anybody know the reason why best buy hasn't gotten any gear s3's in any of their retail stores?

Come to Poland, we have enough here

orlans21 said:
Does anybody know the reason why best buy hasn't gotten any gear s3's in any of their retail stores?
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Where you located? I am selling mine or returning to best buy. Frontier.
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Brava27 said:
Where you located? I am selling mine or returning to best buy. Frontier.
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I'm in Toronto. If you live there I will gladly buy it off you

orlans21 said:
I'm in Toronto. If you live there I will gladly buy it off you
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Well that worked out well for the OP but what about the rest of us? Last year samsung screwed us over with the S2 release. Why am I surprised they did the same this year? Foolish me.

rekil goth said:
Well that worked out well for the OP but what about the rest of us? Last year samsung screwed us over with the S2 release. Why am I surprised they did the same this year? Foolish me.
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Hehe, sry dude but I feel your pain. Its unfortunate how this has turned out from samsung