http://www.ebay.com/itm/Google-nexu...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item35be863af8
Sucks for this person. Bad Accident.
..... But it "still works".
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THEIR
It comes with the original box!!!!! Win!
It might be worth getting if it stays cheap, because we all know that the market for replacing the digitizer on popular phones is pretty fast to start offering parts or repairs, might be able to fix it for $20-$30.
The display is fused to the glass, so fixing that would mean a new display/digitiser/front-glass unit. That's going to be costly.
Might be worth a few bucks as a spare battery, but LiIon degrades just sitting on the shelf, so not really worth keeping one lying around.
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The display is fused to the glass, so fixing that would mean a new display/digitiser/front-glass unit. That's going to be costly.
Might be worth a few bucks as a spare battery, but LiIon degrades just sitting on the shelf, so not really worth keeping one lying around.
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Aah, I keep saying I need to look at the tear-downs... Yeah.. Although if you somehow brick the device, that mobo could be worth more than $40ish if it doesn't go too high
Already at $31 + 10$ shipping
were esiantse
Droid VNC server works on the N7 (with root); just confirmed. I did the same a while back with a Bluelight special.
If the broken glass/digitizer can be removed without damaging the display, it could be turned into a very nice wifi digital picture frame with lots of storage.
Google sells additional Nexus 7 Chargers at $25. That' easy money.
And if all else fails, for $50 sell that 16GB eMMC to someone who regrets going with only 8GB. Big money. I'm kidding. :laugh:
I was thinking it could be used as a media center for music in my BBQ area xmbc.., it would be nice to have 2 seperate xmbc setups in the house, one on the main media center and one just for out the back, it could mount the files on the other media center via UNC... BID!
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$51 .... Damn? That you ^
$51 for a broken N7...wow....
Dude the guy at my work got his then four hours later sat on it like an idiot and shattered the screen yesterday
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Technically speaking, "Somebody" is a singular noun, and "their" is a plural possessive determiner. They don't really match. So it should be "Somebody... his/her..."
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Technically speaking, "Somebody" is a singular noun, and "their" is a plural possessive determiner. They don't really match. So it should be "Somebody... his/her..."
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You are incorrect. The usage of "their" to show ownership of an object belonging to an unspecified or unknown gender, such as "somebody", is a proper sentence structure.
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Dude the guy at my work got his then four hours later sat on it like an idiot and shattered the screen yesterday
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That dude deserves a broken Nexus 7.
LCD and Digitizer assembly for $140
Also listed on feeBay, LCD and Digitizer assembly for $140 (including shipping). Item 120952864832. Sorry, no link. :crying:
"To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"
Instead of dealing with the offenders, let's punish all by not allowing useful links and by promoting senseless replies to increase post count.
Ended @ $92.32 + $10 shipping.
That's outrageous... 100$ for a broken n7 shipped...
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That's outrageous... 100$ for a broken n7 shipped...
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A digitizer is maybe $50. If they can fix it they just got a $150 N7 16GB.
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I'm starting this thread to discuss insurance possibilities to protect our beloved devices. Since there have been MANY reports of cracked screens due to the universal screen lift issue I figured it would be a good idea.
Im considering ZaggSafe
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Best insurance is a replacement policy! Used squaretrade for mine. Even if I drop it and it breaks I get a new tablet. Costed like 60 I think.
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I'm starting this thread to discuss insurance possibilities to protect our beloved devices. Since there have been MANY reports of cracked screens due to the universal screen lift issue I figured it would be a good idea.
Im considering ZaggSafe
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Really? Dude its a low budget tablet. Its about a weeks pay if you work at McDonalds.
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shook187 said:
Really? Dude its a low budget tablet. Its about a weeks pay if you work at McDonalds.
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Lol
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I got the squaretrade warranty when it was discounted to $39. While I don't work for McDonald's (actually I did when I was a kid at $1.90hr way back when), it is still $250 and paying $39 to replace it regardless of what the reason is, it worth it to me.
Note that it is also transferable...if I see the device in a year to move up to something new, I can pass the warranty on to the new owner... adds value to the device for the new owner to ensure that if it craps out, they aren't out their money for a used device.
Personally, I think those warranties are not worth it. Then again, I've never dropped a tablet, laptop or even a phone before. (Knock on wood..err...Asus plastic)
Perhaps I'll change my mind now that I have a toddler running around, but 16-25% of the cost of the product isn't worth it to me, especially when all but accidental should be covered under manufacturer warranty anyway... and I get coverage through my credit card that doubles the manufacturer warranty.
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Personally, I think those warranties are not worth it. Then again, I've never dropped a tablet, laptop or even a phone before. (Knock on wood..err...Asus plastic)
Perhaps I'll change my mind now that I have a toddler running around, but 16-25% of the cost of the product isn't worth it to me, especially when all but accidental should be covered under manufacturer warranty anyway... and I get coverage through my credit card that doubles the manufacturer warranty.
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Although I understand where you are coming from $39 to get my tablet replaced for anything stupid that I might do sounds like a great deal to me. I like you and have never dropped any phone, tablet, or laptop I have ever owned but the fact that if I do for any reason (Or my girlfriend, friends, parents, etc) happen to I get a new one no questions asked.
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Really? Dude its a low budget tablet. Its about a weeks pay if you work at McDonalds.
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Under absolutely no circumstances does a low budget tablet justify a significant drop in quality control. Period. Done. Over. Fact.
To all Nexus 7 owners: I love my Nexus 7 like you cannot imagine. I would still recommend it to users. But I would absolutely have insurance on it. In fact I'm not sure I could recommend it without immediately recommending insurance for it in the same sentence... which really doesn't give credibility to how I feel about its build quality, but it is what it is. I was offered insurance and denied it. Two weeks later the screen cracked at some point when I was walking to my car, yet I never dropped it.
Does Squaretrade cover water damage?
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Does Squaretrade cover water damage?
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Yes it does, as long as you get the accidental policy.
The only thing it doesn't cover is lost or stolen devices.
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Yes it does, as long as you get the accidental policy.
The only thing it doesn't cover is lost or stolen devices.
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Thanks for your reply.
Looks like I'm getting the coverage for $60.
I'm curious if you guys can clue me in on a little something about SquareTrade. I thought I read SOMEWHERE on the SquareTrade web site that this is only good for devices you've purchased within the last 30 days. Luckily I'm on day 28 (imagine that?) but I'm grabbing one right now. I do have to +1 ASUS, they claimed to have repaired my cracked screen and it's on a Fedex truck coming back to me now, but even still I want to grab a warranty to have handy in the event something does happen down the line.
That being said, I cannot find the 30 day thing any longer on the SquareTrade web site, but I did see a screenshot of a July deal where the warranties were on sale for like 15 bucks off the regular price, and right below I saw "only applicable to items bought in the last 30 days." Is the 30 day thing just applicable when you're buying an on-sale warranty?
Also, I put in 249 for the warranty and it came out to 50 bucks. But then I got to thinking, should I be rounding up? I re-did the quote for 250 and it jacked the price up 10 bucks. Does it matter? Should I be using 249 since that's the appropriate shelf price of the N7?
i bought mine with amex platinum and i think they double the warranty and offer replacenent, not sure how it works
i got reimbursed for dropping my macbook pro in the hot tub last time so i know they dont mess around
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I just called SquareTrade. Their system works like this. With ebay purchased items, you have 30 days to get a warranty through SquareTrade. With retail purchased items (Best Buy, WalMart, Costco, any cellular store like Sprint, etc) you have 90 days.
So with me on day 28 having bought it at WalMart, I'm clear within the 90 day window to purchase the warranty. The only problem is with retail warranties I need to provide the receipt. I KNEW I had the receipt in the box, but the problem is I sent my N7 to ASUS for RMA. Even though it's getting fixed, I'd much rather not go through this fiasco again in the event it happens again, hence my interest in SquareTrade. I know I have the receipt somewhere, but I'm not sure where...
I wonder if WalMart will reprint me a receipt based on previous records??
Did anyone buy the Staples insurance?
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I purchase all my electronics with my Amex. So I'm covered.
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$50 insurance for a $200 or even $250 tablet seems a bit excessive to me. Plus, there's a chance that, by the time it does break, the price would have been discounted or there'd be a newer tablet out anyway.
Everyone is different. For most people the warranty is excessive. I got it anyway. Fact is I can afford to buy a 40 warranty, but I can't afford another 250 bucks. If you can afford another 250 bucks, and your usually good with your electronics and don't have them around small children, it probably isn't worth it. But for me, the peace of mind is worth it.
Another big reason for buying it was the problems with the Nexus. I exchanged mine 3 times. The one I have now is good, but it's nice to know if something goes wrong I don't have to necessarily deal with Asus if I don't have to.
By the way, is it true that if you bought through the google store you can replace it through them for a year for warranty exchange, instead of Asus? Or was that just a rumor?
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By the way, those of you who do plan on getting square trade, if you have 90 days take your time and try to find a coupon code or sale. I mistakenly thought it was only 30 days and rushed and bought mine with only 5 dollars off, whereas if I had waited a week they started that sale again for 10 dollars off the Nexus warranty. Which I was told I missed out on. Pisses me off, I should have called them and demanded the adjusted price....
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Personally I think the warranty is worth it. It'd be one thing if the warranty was 50% of the cost of the tablet, but no matter how you slice it, 50 bucks is significantly easier to eat than 250. Period. If I had gobs of money sitting around where I know I'll always be in a situation where I can drop 250 on a new tablet without flinching, yeah I'd pass on it. But I'm not in that scenario, so 50 bucks to help future proof myself for another 2 years is a huge :good: to me personally.
A tablet is a device that you'll likely be carrying a lot. It's a mobile device. It's not something that will frequently be in a backpack like my laptop, or in my pocket like a cell phone. To be quite honest, I think warranties on a tablet make more sense than anything else... with cell phones close behind, of course. Just my 2 cents though. I didn't purchase a SquareTrade warranty yet as I don't have my receipt since I bought other things that day at Wal-Mart and had to send in the receipt for a rebate on another item. Wal-Mart informed me they looked in their records and can pull up my old receipt for a re-print so I should be okay.
I don't really think the build quality of the Nexus 7 is something that scares me to the point of needing the warranty. If you Google search for iPad screen cracks and sift through the users who say they did nothing to cause the crack, you'll see just as many complaints with similar scenarios. I think it's important to acknowledge that tablets as a whole just might be more suseptible to accidental drops and whatnot. Based on that premise alone is why I'm getting the warranty.
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$50 insurance for a $200 or even $250 tablet seems a bit excessive to me. Plus, there's a chance that, by the time it does break, the price would have been discounted or there'd be a newer tablet out anyway.
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Seriously, that's an insane amount. My homeowners insurance is only $600 for the year, and that covers a $250K home. What a racket. Spend money on a one year insurance policy, for an item that already has a one year manufacture warranty is just insane.
I really didn't want to sell my nexus s because I used it around my house (have a GS2) but but my friends needs a phone because his just broke is $165 a good price for the phone and a few batteries thanks!
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Darrien13 said:
I really didn't want to sell my nexus s because I used it around my house (have a GS2) but but my friends needs a phone because his just broke is $165 a good price for the phone and a few batteries thanks!
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No... I would sell it for at least $200
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I saw one of those on ebay starting 150$, mint in 200$. I want to buy one :3
If he's your best friend, just give it to him for free. If he's a good friend, $165 is a good price, I just bought one for that price. If he's a crappy friend, $180-$200 depends on the condition of the phone. I would only pay $200 for a Nexus S if it has original box, accessories, and at least 9/10 condition though. Just make sure its a one time payment only.
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I saw one of those on ebay starting 150$, mint in 200$. I want to buy one :3
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Buy from XDA or Swappa, avoid ebay for used phones if you can unless there are lots of photos and a detailed description, speaking from experience here.
I snagged one up on ebay for 120 they have been going for less nowa days. 150 wouldn't be bad..
That is a bit low for a good quality GSM version, I can understand the Sprint version being that low.
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Really I love this phone but I just picked one up for $75 on Craig'slist. Its my second nexus s4g because my last ones power button died. But let's be honest the hardware is being pushed to its limit and for the same $165 with some searching you could find a galaxy nexus. Like I said I love this phone and wouldn't trade it for anything but the price is kinda high.
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I think you should give him this at 165$ because he will feel glad and There's noot mych Difference between 165$ and 200$.Business with the whole world but not with your Friends...So Give him this at 165$ and he would get happy Too.Now all Depends On You.
i think 165$ is fine, in my country the used nexus s (97-98%) with box and accessories is only 150$ because it's m200s :good:
i think that 165 $ are a good price! in Italy Nexus S is sell at 179€
Good is good...but with 80$ plus you can find the Galaxy Nexus so if you have to sell it 165$ is a good price
I plaid $40 for mine, 2 weeks old from my friend, just the phone though.
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You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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Find a link to a *good condition*, fully working Nexus S for under $100. I'll wait.
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Find a link to a *good condition*, fully working Nexus S for under $100. I'll wait.
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This is for the next auction ending on ebay....5 hours left and still only the 1cent opening bid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Nex...0525799364?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item53f1031fc4
Yeah...looks like the bidding is ruthless and there's no hope to find one for under $100, right?
/sarcasm
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This is for the next auction ending on ebay....5 hours left and still only the 1cent opening bid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Nex...0525799364?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item53f1031fc4
Yeah...looks like the bidding is ruthless and there's no hope to find one for under $100, right?
/sarcasm
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Did you read the description? It's missing parts of the bezel. The power button doesn't work. I said *good condition*. Also, do a search of the "Completed Items" for a better feel of what they are selling at. I'm seeing most around the $110-$160 range...
Try these:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Goog...ones&hash=item4abf10738e&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1203
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Nexu...nes&hash=item5aebf7a8dd&_uhb=1#ht_2170wt_1186
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Goog...ones&hash=item2ec3d6cf48&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1203
Next time, don't be a **** when you are wrong, okay?
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You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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The CDMA (Sprint) version is way cheap, but the GSM is easily $150. I just spent the last couple weeks shopping for one and, yes, the bidding IS ruthless. You will be VERY hard pressed to find a good condition GSm Nexus S for less than $150. It's not impossible, but you would have to have the cash on hand and be very patient.
What you will not find, though, is even a Sprint version for $60. Well, not one that works anyways.
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The CDMA (Sprint) version is way cheap, but the GSM is easily $150. I just spent the last couple weeks shopping for one and, yes, the bidding IS ruthless. You will be VERY hard pressed to find a good condition GSm Nexus S for less than $150. It's not impossible, but you would have to have the cash on hand and be very patient.
What you will not find, though, is even a Sprint version for $60. Well, not one that works anyways.
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I bought my NS4G used in good condition (insignificant scratches on screen, with a protector on, invisible) for 85 with free shipping. Most NS4Gs go for about 85-95 on ebay. I wouldn't pay more than 100 for one in excellent condition.
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I bought my NS4G used in good condition (insignificant scratches on screen, with a protector on, invisible) for 85 with free shipping. Most NS4Gs go for about 85-95 on ebay. I wouldn't pay more than 100 for one in excellent condition.
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You saw the links I posted above, right?
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You saw the links I posted above, right?
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Just give up, lol.
Bottom line:
4G > Cheap. Nobody wants CDMA phones
GSM > Not cheap. Nexus S still selling very well as decent replacements
Even similar phones, Galaxy S for instance, will share similar pricing.
Just as a heads up, there might be a way for some 16 GB owners to get their $50 dollars refunded to reflect the new price. I bought my 16 GB mid-September from Walmart and like many users was surprised to find that Google would drop the price by $50 dollars only a few weeks later. My N7 was purchased on a credit card (Chase Freedom) that apparently offers a 60 day price protection for up to $250 per claim. I wasn't sure that my credit card offered this until I gave them a call so it would not hurt to check the benefits that your credit card provides.
The claim process isn't too lengthy. Just need to fill out a form that they emailed me, provide a copy of the receipt as well as a copy of Walmart's website reflecting the new price. Kind of like a rebate I guess. Hopefully this can help some others out.
Yeah, I was peeved that I didn't grab my chase freedom. I went with Amex instead. They have a buyers remorse program but I'd still keep this device anyways if they gave me $50 back.
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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Yes. Money is tight for me right now and $50 is enough that I want it back. It has nothing to do with being cheap.
What dya reckon the chances of getting a price match from Argos?
I purchased it in store, still have the reciept and everything.
Google told me to try it?
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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Not such nice language.. But 50.00 could buy a new blouse. or fill my gas tank (well almost)To go shopping
Price protection is there for just this reason. SERIOUSLY !!!!! Go get some
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I am simply pointing out one of the perks that some credit cards offer their cardholders. Since I bought the N7 for $250 not long ago and now that the current price is $199, why not get the difference refunded? Only reason I do not have Walmart doing the price match is simply because I am beyond their 15 day return policy. Luckily there are credit cards out there that extend this price protection for you as part of their benefits.
I love the N7 and was content with the 16GB. I have no hard feelings towards Google for driving down the price since it is a competitive market. If there is a way for others to potentially benefit from the perks that their credit cards offer then it never hurts to share that information to those that are unaware.
In the big picture, I don't think $50 dollars is going to worry a big bank anyways. But if it allows someone to get another tank of gas or some groceries for the week, then I simply ask, why not?
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I'm not sure I understand this comment. Why on earth would you not request a refund of $50 if you are eligible?
And...who's the one asking for donations from forum members??
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What dya reckon the chances of getting a price match from Argos?
I purchased it in store, still have the reciept and everything.
Google told me to try it?
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I am not certain of the story policies in place for Argos. It never hurts to call the store you got it from and ask if they have a price match guarantee or some kind of similar program. I believe there are some US retail chains that allow you to price match even after purchasing for up to a certain time frame (usually 30 days). Best Buy is an example that I believe has this program but I'm not 100% certain as I haven't shopped there in forever.
If the store don't work out, why not give your credit card (assuming you bought it with a credit card) a call to see if they offer a similar benefit? As I mentioned earlier, I did not know that my credit card offered it until I called to see if they are able to match the new price.
I bought a 16GB model last Wednesday from Office Max. They have a 14 day return policy for electronics so I brought mine in yesterday and simply exchanged it for a new 32GB Nexus 7. No fuss, no muss.
Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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I'm not sure I understand this comment. Why on earth would you not request a refund of $50 if you are eligible?
And...who's the one asking for donations from forum members??
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Lol, I don't just filled everything in.
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Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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Lol, I don't just filled everything in.
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If the store you bought the TV from (or credit card company) had a policy of refunding the difference if there is a price drop, and you were within that time period, suley you would have requested the £500 back?
Same principle here, they guy is just highlighting a policy that some people may not be aware of
It's not being cheap... it's managing your money. The reason you can do this is because the price dropped so quickly from release. If you can do it, go for it. $25 play store credit isn't the same as actual money. Sure, I could have $25 of apps.. but I haven't spent anything near that on the play store yet. But gas? oh yes...
I don't consider 5 months "so quickly" and if they bought it in the last month they should have known the 32gb was coming, the rumours where everywhere.
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So, since the 8GB model was discontinued, I should be able to get a full refund right? lol
But in all seriousness, I take it this might not apply to the 8GB model, since there's no actual price on it now? Maybe even less of a chance of it being possible if you bought it from Play Store?
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Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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I wasn't an early adopter. I didn't have mine since release. I had mine just about 30 days out from the release of the 32. Most stores are now smart and place it on 14 day return policy. If I had mine since release, I would of been in the similar position with your TV and wouldn't care. The money is gone, bye. My bill for the N7 is actually due November 4th, so I still haven't paid it with my own money yet, it stings a little more in those shoes.
Anyways, it's an offer the credit card provides. I looked at Discover and they do the same. It's their "purchase protection" to win over customers. It's there, no extra cost. Why not? I would use it in a heartbeat if I had the option. This has nothing to do with being cheap. Being cheap would be buying an $80 budget tablet from some no name brand hoping it will function just like the N7.
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I wasn't an early adopter. I didn't have mine since release. I had mine just about 30 days out from the release of the 32. Most stores are now smart and place it on 14 day return policy. If I had mine since release, I would of been in the similar position with your TV and wouldn't care. The money is gone, bye. My bill for the N7 is actually due November 4th, so I still haven't paid it with my own money yet, it stings a little more in those shoes.
Anyways, it's an offer the credit card provides. I looked at Discover and they do the same. It's their "purchase protection" to win over customers. It's there, no extra cost. Why not? I would use it in a heartbeat if I had the option. This has nothing to do with being cheap. Being cheap would be buying an $80 budget tablet from some no name brand hoping it will function just like the N7.
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Okay get your point but surely you saw the 32gb rumours. I'm in the same boat as everyone else you know.
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Okay get your point but surely you saw the 32gb rumours. I'm in the same boat as everyone else you know.
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I saw the rumors but didn't start to really swirl until after the end of my 14 day return policy. It was the KFHD that got me into this mess, got one from amazon, didn't like it even after root but it wet my appetite to get a new toy
But in the end, it is what it is.
five months is very quickly. Consider that not everyone preordered the nexus 7. And the fact that supply was limited until around august. Plus certain countries didn't even have the device for a while after the US release. Five months is short. Really, Google was just stupid to think 8GB would be enough as a starting point. A 7in tablet that's portable without 3G is supposed to stream things from the cloud? Wat....
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I don't consider 5 months "so quickly" and if they bought it in the last month they should have known the 32gb was coming, the rumours where everywhere.
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How about three weeks? I'm a week past the Walmart 15 day 'return' policy. Had I known the 32 gig was coming out so fast (I was thinking maybe Christmas) I would have waited. Ya...I'm a little pissed...but I'm happy with the 16 gig version.
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Hi everyone
I was wondering if any one had an opinion on protection plans.
I purchased my nexus from staples with a $55 accidental protection plan. I just saw that Walmart has a 2 year accidental plan for only $28
I am still in my 14 day return proof with staples and was wondering if purchasing the device and plan from Walmart would be a better deal for me
Does any one have any experience, good or bad using either of these plans?
Thanks
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When do they start accidental coverage as office max doesn't start accident coverage until the manufacturers warranty has expired. So a crack in year one leaves you uncovered.
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Walmart is asap and It is cheaper
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nolig2278 said:
When do they start accidental coverage as office max doesn't start accident coverage until the manufacturers warranty has expired. So a crack in year one leaves you uncovered.
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I have the Staples warranty and I cracked mine four months after I bought it. The sent me a cash card. And I got a new Nexus out of it.
Walmart. Look at the price!!!
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I guess having worked at Staples once, I would say neither... They are all overpriced really..
As someone who used to sell "replacement plans", they're basically one step above scams.
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I guess having worked at Staples once, I would say neither... They are all overpriced really..
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Walmarts is 19 for 2 years harsly overpriced
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As someone who used to sell "replacement plans", they're basically one step above scams.
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Not at the Best Buy I work for. But then again statwise were also one of the "best" Geek Squads in the entire company, and when stuff comes in under our extended and accidental damage warranties they get full service without question.
I just shipped off a Marines 2010 Macbook to our service center last night that took a three story fall in Afghanistan and literally "exploded" when it hit the pavement. Guess what hes getting in about a week? A brand new 2012 Macbook shipped directly to his door with no questions asked. Try getting Apple to do that for you.
Theres a reason we have the extra accidental damage plans and theyre not anything close to a scam. You need to pay close attention and read the terms of the plan. If you just buy a regular extended warranty, its just that. Its an extension of the same stuff the manufacturer covers, which doesnt include cracked screens, water damage, batteries/power supplies, etc. We replace stuff left and right every single day with ours. I cant even imagine how many shattered pieces of iCrap and other cellphones we replace in a year for people.
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I ended up going with the Walmart plan. I just registered it online and confirmed that for 28$ I am covered from 11/25/2012-11/25/2014
Also confirmed that it covers from cracks spills drops outages surges and battery. Let's hope I don't have to use it.
How do I know what version I have c70/80 I have looked everywhere and can't seem to find it
Thanks for all your help
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candyeve said:
I ended up going with the Walmart plan. I just registered it online and confirmed that for 28$ I am covered from 11/25/2012-11/25/2014
Also confirmed that it covers from cracks spills drops outages surges and battery. Let's hope I don't have to use it.
How do I know what version I have c70/80 I have looked everywhere and can't seem to find it
Thanks for all your help
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Not bad at all..
I do not know about staples. But Walmart took great care of my on a tv.. The tv had a popping issue about 13 months into owning the tv. It was Panasonic very nice tv.. After a cable box update the tv started popping when connected to hdmi cable. It would make the noise switching from a hdmi port to the tv apps like netflix.. Sometimes the tv would reboot.. Walmart replaced the board in the tv. It did not fix it . They refunded me all of my money.. Two days later the repair shop called tell me they found a fix. they told me where to download the firmware for the tv.. I did so.. Called Walmart back and was told to keep the tv and the money..
So thats my walmart warranty story.. I did go to walmart and buy a new tv and put that 50inch in my sons bedroom for his video games..
I have square trade warranty on my nexus...
I ALWAYS use SquareTrade to warranty any device I have...so easy to deal with & offer very fast turnarounds. Price would have been $29 for 2 yrs coverage & accidents.
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I do not know about staples. But Walmart took great care of my on a tv.. The tv had a popping issue about 13 months into owning the tv. It was Panasonic very nice tv.. After a cable box update the tv started popping when connected to hdmi cable. It would make the noise switching from a hdmi port to the tv apps like netflix.. Sometimes the tv would reboot.. Walmart replaced the board in the tv. It did not fix it . They refunded me all of my money.. Two days later the repair shop called tell me they found a fix. they told me where to download the firmware for the tv.. I did so.. Called Walmart back and was told to keep the tv and the money..
So thats my walmart warranty story.. I did go to walmart and buy a new tv and put that 50inch in my sons bedroom for his video games..
I have square trade warranty on my nexus...
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Very good to know as I added the Walmart plan on my nexus
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I would stay with staples. I work there now and it is worth it because they will send you a cash card and not ask for the device back
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I have walmarts ins. On my 7. Costed $28. They cover anything thats not covered by the manufacturer. Except theft or lost items. An if rite before the date it runs out if you break it an they dont carry that model anymore theyll just give you a gift card with the same value. Wich you can just use towards the next thing out at that time. Cant beat that. Also have it on my Vaio i bought there. Even the lady in electronics told me herself that i can just throw it against the wall rite before it expires an il get a fresh one or Credit for another one. Hahah
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eddie3130 said:
Even the lady in electronics told me herself that i can just throw it against the wall rite before it expires an il get a fresh one or Credit for another one. Hahah
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this is insurance fraud.
it is things like this that raise the price of extended warranty coverage for everyone else.
shame on you.
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Not at the Best Buy I work for. But then again statwise were also one of the "best" Geek Squads in the entire company, and when stuff comes in under our extended and accidental damage warranties they get full service without question.
I just shipped off a Marines 2010 Macbook to our service center last night that took a three story fall in Afghanistan and literally "exploded" when it hit the pavement. Guess what hes getting in about a week? A brand new 2012 Macbook shipped directly to his door with no questions asked. Try getting Apple to do that for you.
Theres a reason we have the extra accidental damage plans and theyre not anything close to a scam. You need to pay close attention and read the terms of the plan. If you just buy a regular extended warranty, its just that. Its an extension of the same stuff the manufacturer covers, which doesnt include cracked screens, water damage, batteries/power supplies, etc. We replace stuff left and right every single day with ours. I cant even imagine how many shattered pieces of iCrap and other cellphones we replace in a year for people.
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Eeyup, hit the nail on the head here. I also used to think that things like this were just a franchise's way of getting more money out of you. Then I saw the Black Tie *Now known as Geek Squad Protection (GSP)* in action, and was surprised at how effective it really is. As long as you don't drown your device or shoot it, they'll pretty much repair or replace the device. Sure, they're a little costly, varying from item to item, but well worth the buy if you have any doubts about how well the device will be taken care of.
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How do I know what version I have c70/80 I have looked everywhere and can't seem to find it
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On the box, the number on one of the tags that starts with C90xxxx or C80xxxxx
Off the topic but its €70 at PC world
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Some of you may have seen the post about wiring a second battery to your N4, and getting fantastic battery life. For those who may have missed it, you can find it here
4200mAh Nexus 4 - second internal battery!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41203417#post41203417
The problem is that you have to destroy your back cover.
The average person reading this post seems oblivious the the wonders of 3d printing. I've posted a few times and it seems to go right over everyone's head. So I'm posting in the main forum.
I am willing to pay $10.00 to the person who creates a 3d model of a case for the N4, with room for the extra battery, that holds everything in place. I know I'm not the only one willing to do this. If we get enough people interested in chipping in, a 3d modeler could make a nice chunk of change.
I did a google search for "have something 3d printed" and I get a bunch of companies, all I need is someone to make the model.
Anyone interested?
$10 would not even be worth the material to print out a "custom" case you want let alone the time and resources involved.
I don't want or need someone to print it out. I am going to submit the file to the printing service and pay for that all on my own. As would anyone else who wants the case.
I am paying 10.00 for someone to create the model in autocad for example. Provide that file for download. So anyone can submit this file to the printing service, pay the printing service fee, and have the printed case mailed to them.
Ten dollars? To develop a product that might eventually change the future of this phone, I don't think so
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OMG!
Does ANYBODY understand crowd sourcing?
I'm not saying to pay this person 10 dollars. I'm saying WE ALL PAY 10.00.
you know...that whole bit where I said if 25 people want to submit 10.00...this person gets 250.00...
And your right, something that WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF THIS PHONE...so I think that passing 25 people would be easy,
Hell, there might be 100's. Thus making this person $1000.00.
I'm getting rrreeaalllly close to hiring this person and flat out paying him/her myself. Then charging for the file and putting the money into my bank account.
Forget it. I am going to have it designed myself.
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OMG!
Does ANYBODY understand crowd sourcing?
I'm not saying to pay this person 10 dollars. I'm saying WE ALL PAY 10.00.
you know...that whole bit where I said if 25 people want to submit 10.00...this person gets 250.00...
And your right, something that WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF THIS PHONE...so I think that passing 25 people would be easy,
Hell, there might be 100's. Thus making this person $1000.00.
I'm getting rrreeaalllly close to hiring this person and flat out paying him/her myself. Then charging for the file and putting the money into my bank account.
Forget it. I am going to have it designed myself.
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But how do you expect to have someone print you a case for just 10$???
Lolol
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But how do you expect to have someone print you a case for just 10$???
Lolol
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He's not he's hoping to start a bounty for the design of it not the actual case
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I'm not planning on paying 10.00 to have it printed. I'm chipping in 10.00 to have the document that is sent to the printer created. And paying to have it printed on my own. He w ever that much would be.
Regardless. The battery will be here after the 13th. I'm going to confirm the op. Between my roommate and I, we are going to *try* to develop an easy way to do the hardware mods to the device so almost anyone can do it. I'm going to hire the 3d modeler, have a few cases printed up and sell um on eBay.
Or... At least have great battery life and a nice case, depending on the cost I may just have one printed.
One way or another, I'm going to take full advantage of technology available to me.
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He's not he's hoping to start a bounty for the design of it not the actual case
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Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
I might try this even though I don't even have a 3d printer but not today, tomorrow as I got to study for my final exams tomorrow
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something like this would be nice
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...ung-galaxy-nexus-i9250-with-battery-door.html
IMO that project is much better suited for phones with removable covers, as you have a preexisting mounting mechanism and there's no need to modify the actual phone. I can say however that a printable case fit the N4 woukd be pretty sweet.
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Ten dollars? To develop a product that might eventually change the future of this phone, I don't think so
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This post in particular disgusts me.. I would help change the future of this (or ANY device) for FREE if I had the required skill set. Not everyone in the world is in it for the almighty dollar.
Rant over. Carry on folks, I hope this gets going. If I ever shatter my back piece, I'll be right here with you.
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I say throw this up on kickstarter, while I don't want this I'd chip in $5.
Sooo I came across this thread, and I'm an engineer, with access to a 3d printer and CAD software.
If a two piece hard case exists, I could base it on that, the 3d material isn't that strong when thin so it would have to be a two piece design.
This is certainly intriguing, though I must warn you, the "ink" our printer uses feels fairly cheap. I'm not sure what texture you're looking for, but I know other options exist, it would just be a matter of getting options from the shop who is actually printing.
Just want to note too, the ink is fairly expensive, plus there is hand cleaning necessary after the object is printed (driving up the cost).
I have a model N4 that I used to make a basic desk holder, I can send that to you to get a quote.
Let me know
EDIT: also, a case with a battery would need to be wired into the original, thus destroying your current back...unless a battery with qi like capacity could be placed next to the untouched back.
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There is a web company that will print it for you. You just upload the 3d file and pay. Its around 30 dollars.
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Sooo I came across this thread, and I'm an engineer, with access to a 3d printer and CAD software.
If a two piece hard case exists, I could base it on that, the 3d material isn't that strong when thin so it would have to be a two piece design.
This is certainly intriguing, though I must warn you, the "ink" our printer uses feels fairly cheap. I'm not sure what texture you're looking for, but I know other options exist, it would just be a matter of getting options from the shop who is actually printing.
Just want to note too, the ink is fairly expensive, plus there is hand cleaning necessary after the object is printed (driving up the cost).
I have a model N4 that I used to make a basic desk holder, I can send that to you to get a quote.
Let me know
EDIT: also, a case with a battery would need to be wired into the original, thus destroying your current back...unless a battery with qi like capacity could be placed next to the untouched back.
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Agree with what you are saying about the two piece case, I am studying my senior year to become an engineer, I don't have a 3d printer but have Cad and will try to design something today, do you mind looking at it and giving your thought on it?
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If it were me, I would copy the dimensions of the OEM bumper, use AutoCAD or Pro-E to make the 3D model, print and shove the rubber part from the bumper into the case. I'll take a look at my bumper when I get home and do a mock up. $10 for 10 minutes of work is worth it lol. The most time consuming parts would be getting exact measurements. I'll have my trusty caliper for that. The rounds would be a bit tricky though. Plus including some sort of tolerance for the mass produced 4's, though I suspect it should be fine if I stick with the same dimensions of the bumper.
Instead buy a travel charger !! Its too beautiful to be fk'd up
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Agree with what you are saying about the two piece case, I am studying my senior year to become an engineer, I don't have a 3d printer but have Cad and will try to design something today, do you mind looking at it and giving your thought on it?
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Sure, send me a PM when you have something.
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