Looks like wallet is discontinuing prepaid cards come Oct 17. Just got an email about. I'm all for the addition of debit/cc but I liked the controlled spending & extra safety I had with prepaid.
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Yep, I got that email too. I'm annoyed...
And notice the fee they levy on you if you don't use Google Wallet for 30 days? GTFO!
Seriously. This just killed Google Wallet for me and ever using it as a viable payment method.
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I just hope the sacrifice means i can add uk debit and credit to the app. :'(
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FallN said:
Yep, I got that email too. I'm annoyed...
And notice the fee they levy on you if you don't use Google Wallet for 30 days? GTFO!
Seriously. This just killed Google Wallet for me and ever using it as a viable payment method.
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I think the fee is only for this specific prepaid card (the free $10). That being said, I don't understand why they're discontinuing the prepaid cards unless they weren't as popular as they hoped.
This pretty much removes the ability for those outside the US to use Google Wallet now. Yes, I know it wasn't really meant for these people, but it was still nice while it lasted.
Removing maybe because its cost them a freaking fortune lol.
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Like one of the post above .The email reads google wallet pre paid card.. then the bottom it goes on to say the 2.00 fee on pre paid cards AFTER Added after October 17th will have the 2.oo fee applied to it .
This makes me thing they are discontinuing the use of the citi back pre paid card. But are going to allow you to put you own . Any visa and master card pre paid or other credit card.. I have my PAY PAL Card listed in there. Its the ONLY Credit card i use.. Because of its awesome consumer protection online..
So as far as people in other countries I think that could be a solution . Just wait until this settles and see what google is really doing . I think its going to be for the good of everyone. I think it will allow a much broader range of credit card types..I kinda know alot of how the pre paid and store cards work as That huge company that is the vendor for them in places like target walmart kmart grocery stores lows home depot and so on..The guy who runs there It accounting dept computer programmer is a friend of Mine..
So give google a chance i think they cant mess everything up.. HEHE
They are going to make sure you Can spend your money.. That is what its all about remember
Google finally realized that they were losing a ton of money giving away free $10 credits with g wallet. I myself received about $50 in credit from them.
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3vo kid said:
Google finally realized that they were losing a ton of money giving away free $10 credits with g wallet. I myself received about $50 in credit from them.
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Its sad that I've had that same credit for months and I STILL haven't used it. I also really don't understand why the credit isn't usable for online shopping.
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Its sad that I've had that same credit for months and I STILL haven't used it. I also really don't understand why the credit isn't usable for online shopping.
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Haha well get out and spend it bra. Well it's for use with Google wallet (they're really trying to push nfc) so it's understandable
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Just spent 7 of the free 10. Google made me do it. One good thing us my us unlocked card is in there now. Will have to see what cut they charge for using. Unless its that amount charged on topup.
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3vo kid said:
Haha well get out and spend it bra. Well it's for use with Google wallet (they're really trying to push nfc) so it's understandable
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You're right that makes sense now lol
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Just spent 7 of the free 10. Google made me do it. One good thing us my us unlocked card is in there now. Will have to see what cut they charge for using. Unless its that amount charged on topup.
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I like ur back, home, and multitasking buttons
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I do wish they'd allow us to either spend it online, or at least allow the Nexus 7 card to show up on a phone with Wallet installed too. I get enough "WTF are you doing" looks as it is when I slap my phone up to the NFC console, I don't need any "WTF ARE YOU DOING YOU FREAK?!?" looks trying to slap a TABLET up to the console as well. For that reason alone I'm tempted to let the card expire and request a refund of the credit...
Hallo zusammen.
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I do wish they'd allow us to either spend it online, or at least allow the Nexus 7 card to show up on a phone with Wallet installed too. I get enough "WTF are you doing" looks as it is when I slap my phone up to the NFC console, I don't need any "WTF ARE YOU DOING YOU FREAK?!?" looks trying to slap a TABLET up to the console as well. For that reason alone I'm tempted to let the card expire and request a refund of the credit...
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Well my Galaxy Nexus came with it's own $10 card. Same with the N7. Even though I use the same Google Account, each phone shows up different. They don't combine them or show up on both devices.
I just emptied out the rest of my Galaxy Nexus's account. Now $10 left on my N7.
Only 3 places in my town that accept it: Home Depot, Sports Authority, and the local bowling place. Not much to choose from. I think ill buy some basketball shorts and be done with it.
Too bad that I got my nexus 7 to late for this
Its the $10 that is going to be deducted right? Man I have to use up my $25 before I can even touch the $10. Do you need wifi to use the Google Wallet? I think it would look ridiculous to tap a tablet on a terminal.
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Its the $10 that is going to be deducted right? Man I have to use up my $25 before I can even touch the $10. Do you need wifi to use the Google Wallet? I think it would look ridiculous to tap a tablet on a terminal.
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Yep. You have to have a data connection to use it.
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What a great thread :L
Looks nice thanks!
New Nexus Case on Play Store
Hi!
I preordered the nexus 7 thinking I didn't want this case. At the time of my preorder, the case was available. I changed my mind, and decided I wanted the case- and almost purchased it, but realized that I'd have to pay shipping all over. I called play support and they told me to cancel my order, and reorder again. I did... but by then, the option to purchase a case was removed. Instead, I was presented with an option to "Sign up to be notified by email when Nexus 7 Cover (Dark Grey) becomes available." I called them again, and they said to wait to preorder, until Monday. However, I realized I'd just buy the case straight from Asus, because they will be offering them in a different color.
Just so you guys know... According to Play representatives the case SHOULD be available Monday. :good:
speednub said:
Hi!
I preordered the nexus 7 thinking I didn't want this case. At the time of my preorder, the case was available. I changed my mind, and decided I wanted the case- and almost purchased it, but realized that I'd have to pay shipping all over. I called play support and they told me to cancel my order, and reorder again. I did... but by then, the option to purchase a case was removed. Instead, I was presented with an option to "Sign up to be notified by email when Nexus 7 Cover (Dark Grey) becomes available." I called them again, and they said to wait to preorder, until Monday. However, I realized I'd just buy the case straight from Asus, because they will be offering them in a different color.
Just so you guys know... According to Play representatives the case SHOULD be available Monday. :good:
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If I understand this right,does that mean the nexus 7 will actually be coming out sooner that expected? That's awesome if the case is available on Monday.
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I bought the case... just cause there aren't many options there yet X_x.
Still "Coming Soon"... so much for it being available on Monday!
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If I understand this right,does that mean the nexus 7 will actually be coming out sooner that expected? That's awesome if the case is available on Monday.
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It was available before, but they removed it. Guess they were wrong. It's not available yet, as the other poster commented. Sucks for them, because I'm not purchasing it from the Play store anymore. Oh, well. They might have had too many people preorder it? God knows lol
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It was available before, but they removed it. Guess they were wrong. It's not available yet, as the other poster commented. Sucks for them, because I'm not purchasing it from the Play store anymore. Oh, well. They might have had too many people preorder it? God knows lol
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What's the alternative? Who knows when the cases from Asus will be available.
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What's the alternative? Who knows when the cases from Asus will be available.
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I'd like to know this as well.
I originally ordered an 8GB N7 with a case. Decided today that as much as I prefer the price, 8GB won't be enough space, so I ordered a 16GB N7 without the case.
FYI - for those of you that want to preorder this case from google play, if you log into your google account and then click on the link the "coming soon" changes to " add to cart". At least it just did that for me.
I want this case but I'm gonna wait till amazon has it cuz i'm not redoing my nexus 7 order nor am i going to pay $9.99 for 2 day shipping for it.
Wouldn't most of the cases of the kindle fire be fine for this?
I think we'll see more once the device actually releases lol
It fits inside my Kindle Fire case. So I will just use it for my Nexus 7 And not spend another 30 bucks on a case.
oh man. im spending too much money on android stuff. june 1st - bought my first android phone - HTC VIVID.
June 15th - bought my dad an HTC VIVID.
July 3rd - pre-ordered Nexus 7
now looking at cases and tempted to switch to Galaxy Nexus phone as well....
android ultrabook anytime in the future?
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What's the alternative? Who knows when the cases from Asus will be available.
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Just got off the phone with Play again. Now, they don't even have a date, which is pretty messed up. A good alternative is Amazon. They do sell a variety of pouches etc. I got this for less than 10$ shipped. Quite worth it, knowing it was designed exclusively for the Nexus 7.
Ordered two nexus 7s from JR to avoid tax/shipping. Which is why I plan on waiting for stuff to hit amazon, no tax and free two day. I hope they make white ones for me and pink ones for my girlfriend.
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Does anyone know how the official case stays opened or closed? is it magnetic?
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Does anyone know how the official case stays opened or closed? is it magnetic?
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i would like to know as well. looks pretty cheap in grey. hopefully a mag flap. needs a kick stand
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Just got off the phone with Play again. Now, they don't even have a date, which is pretty messed up. A good alternative is Amazon. They do sell a variety of pouches etc. I got this for less than 10$ shipped. Quite worth it, knowing it was designed exclusively for the Nexus 7.
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Got this too, but in black/green. It arrived today and it's actually pretty nice. It might be worth pointing out that it looks like it wasn't designed specifically for the Nexus 7. Here's the product on the manufacture's eStore: http://www.krooinc.com/Tablet/7-eReader-Case/7-Inch-eReader-Sleeve-GLOVE2-Series.html It's listed there as being made for the Kindle/Kindle 2/Nook. Judging by the measurements on the manufacture's site and the ones on the Google Play store for the Nexus 7, it looks like the chances of it fitting are pretty questionable. There's always a risk in buying something from a random company with no reviews.
just wanted to make a rant/rave thing.
just purchased the galaxy nexus off the google play store (lol play store) for about $392USD.
:crying::crying: tax sucked! $32 dollars for NYC
first time i spent this much for a phone, it was almost unjustifiable.... if i wasnt selling my old beloved nexus one for 150-ish. so i guess technically i am spending only about $240 out of my pocket, which isnt so bad if you look at it that way.
..... right? what do you guys think?
Stop f***ing moaning. That's what I think.
You can obviously afford the money or you wouldn't have bought it. We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it.
If you weren't happy with the cost then you should have stuck with your old phone
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SimonTS said:
Stop f***ing moaning. That's what I think.
You can obviously afford the money or you wouldn't have bought it. We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it.
If you weren't happy with the cost then you should have stuck with your old phone
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get off your high horse tbh. in what way was i moaning and or *****ing? i was simply excited for a new gNEX. i wanted to simply share my thoughts with the community about my purchase as some might have been in my shoes before too.
"We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it."
^ it sounds like YOU'RE the one who seems unhappy and butthurt tbh.
jt.one said:
get off your high horse tbh. in what way was i moaning and or *****ing? i was simply excited for a new gNEX. i wanted to simply share my thoughts with the community about my purchase as some might have been in my shoes before too.
"We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it."
^ it sounds like YOU'RE the one who seems unhappy and butthurt tbh.
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I don't want a Nexus - although if somebody gave me one for free I'd obviously take it.
Your OP didn't come across as excitement;-
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just wanted to make a rant/rave thing
tax sucked! $32 dollars for NYC
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That sounds like you just want to ***** about the cost. If that's not the case then I apologise - but that is how it read to me.
just an mis-understanding.
let bygones be bygones :good:
Look on the bright side: your tax dollars go to the state which "might" come back to you someday.
The price you paid for what you got is dirt cheap. I can't believe how little Google is charging for them, off contract. I bought one for my wife when they were still $399 and I have no regrets, that was a steal too.
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TJBunch1228 said:
The price you paid for what you got is dirt cheap. I can't believe how little Google is charging for them, off contract. I bought one for my wife when they were still $399 and I have no regrets, that was a steal too.
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yeah maybe so, how much was final price after tax/ship/etc for you?
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yeah maybe so, how much was final price after tax/ship/etc for you?
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438ish here in Texas
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438ish here in Texas
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Same here, I believe $443 exactly.
Edit: shipped to Spokane, WA.
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I paid almost $700 for mine from handtec when they first came out and I bought 2. I could have purchased 5 total with the prices now. With the next nexus I might not be so quick to get, I think I'll be able to wait a few months for prices to come down....hopefully.
Google should really sell the next nexus for $400 straight from play store. They would kill the market for sure.
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There are no more galaxy nexus in hk
I got mine for $383 from the play store
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I live in Canada and here, Play Store doesn't sell Gnex so the full price is like 600bucks? I got one for 450 in Kijiji and since I sold my Nexus S for 250, so I spent only 200 bucks for Gnex So happy
I paid in Canada 649 for it, when it just came out, and still loving it.
BTW, just rooted and loaded JB on it.... like a brand new phone.
Yeah that price is dirt cheap, you got lucky
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Newegg used to match price (minus delivery/tax?) but I guess they're not anymore.
$392 is pretty cheap as far as phones go, I suppose.
jt.one said:
just wanted to make a rant/rave thing.
just purchased the galaxy nexus off the google play store (lol play store) for about $392USD.
:crying::crying: tax sucked! $32 dollars for NYC
first time i spent this much for a phone, it was almost unjustifiable.... if i wasnt selling my old beloved nexus one for 150-ish. so i guess technically i am spending only about $240 out of my pocket, which isnt so bad if you look at it that way.
..... right? what do you guys think?
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What do I think? It's the best bang for your buck. And honestly, if you're using it while on contract, you're wasting your money. Contracts are a thing of the past. Take it to T-Mobile's $30 5GB, unlimited text, 100 minute plan or to Straight Talk's $50 unlimited everything (runs on AT&T or T-Mobile, whichever you choose). Don't forget you have a pentaband phone, which is rare even nowadays.
I paid $575 out of pocket (after trade-in credits from Amazon) for my Galaxy S III i9300, so don't complain.
SimonTS said:
Stop f***ing moaning. That's what I think.
You can obviously afford the money or you wouldn't have bought it. We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it.
If you weren't happy with the cost then you should have stuck with your old phone
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Exactly....I want the option to buy a phone directly from Google in Europe. That is not fair.
Nice buy and great deal. I live in California so I feel your pain about state taxes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200795699718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
i picked up this baby 260 flat...google were taking too long and every other place were sold out! craigslist ass hole wanna sell it for ridiculous price so i think i got really lucky.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/200795699718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
i picked up this baby 260 flat...google were taking too long and every other place were sold out! craigslist ass hole wanna sell it for ridiculous price so i think i got really lucky.
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No offense but $260 for a used N7 without the $25 credit is not a great deal to me. JMO.
just to brag...
but i got my N7 for 170 OTD through gamestop's trade in program
bought used ipods of craigslist and traded them in for a profit
How did you get lucky when people can go out to their local stores and get a N7... Not sure I understand this thread.
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miketoasty said:
How did you get lucky when people can go out to their local stores and get a N7... Not sure I understand this thread.
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I think it's "bait".
miketoasty said:
How did you get lucky when people can go out to their local stores and get a N7... Not sure I understand this thread.
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did you read? all other place were sold out....i'm fine without the $25 gift card, i need the tablet for movies on airplane
delta136 said:
just to brag...
but i got my N7 for 170 OTD through gamestop's trade in program
bought used ipods of craigslist and traded them in for a profit
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lol how much were the ipods?
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did you read? all other place were sold out....i'm fine without the $25 gift card, i need the tablet for movies on airplane
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That's fine that you're happy, but you shouldn't be "bragging" or calling yourself "extremely lucky" when in effect you just spent $285 for a used N7 with no warranty, on eBay. There's a reason you were the only bidder.
Got mine today at Sam's for $246
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G1_enthusiast said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200795699718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
i picked up this baby 260 flat...google were taking too long and every other place were sold out! craigslist ass hole wanna sell it for ridiculous price so i think i got really lucky.
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Well I piad 249 plus tax at gamestop for my pre-order came to 269.95. Its cheaper than Play Store by about $14
"Not to brag"?
I just bought THREE of these, new, for £100 each.
Eat me.
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"Not to brag"?
I just bought THREE of these, new, for £100 each.
Eat me.
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lmao :laugh:
just lou said:
That's fine that you're happy, but you shouldn't be "bragging" or calling yourself "extremely lucky" when in effect you just spent $285 for a used N7 with no warranty, on eBay. There's a reason you were the only bidder.
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285? how did you get that? its 260
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285? how did you get that? its 260
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You're losing $25 credit that everyone that buys it new gets.
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Well I piad 249 plus tax at gamestop for my pre-order came to 269.95. Its cheaper than Play Store by about $14
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if i paid playstore it would have been 277 all together so i got away with 17 bucks lol not a big deal or anything its just there no place in baltimore to get it other than craiglist or online, even if you look online asshole selling it for 280+
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i told you i dont need it...in actuality if i did buy it from google i would pay 277 so i rather have cash than a gift card which i probaly will never use.
If you're happy with the price, than that's all that matters. I still don't know what the purpose of this thread is since I'm sure nobody is going to feel as good about your "deal" as you do, but enjoy your N7.
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No offense but $260 for a used N7 without the $25 credit is not a great deal to me. JMO.
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You get the $25 credit. As long as you restore it to factory, the first time you log in with your account, you get it.
http://slatedroid.info/2012/07/goog...credits-for-play-store-to-new-nexus-7-owners/
Also, not the brag, but (and don't forget the 5% cashback) ...
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i told you i dont need it...in actuality if i did buy it from google i would pay 277 so i rather have cash than a gift card which i probaly will never use.
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Whatever. ..If you feel saving $17 cash is worth losing a $25 credit, manufacturers warranty, and getting "used" instead of "new" is worth it, then enjoy.
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You get the $25 credit. As long as you restore it to factory, the first time you log in with your account, you get it.
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Are you sure Google hasn't closed that loophole by now?
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If you're happy with the price, than that's all that matters. I still don't know what the purpose of this thread is since I'm sure nobody is going to feel as good about your "deal" as you do, but enjoy your N7.
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i'm not happy the fact that i save money i'm happy the fact that i actually acquire one while everywhere else is sold out. if i pre-order from my local gamestop it wouldnt arrive till august 4th and god know when google will actually send my stuff, they promise this week than put it off for another week. so yea the point is i'm felt lucky to be one of the few that own one, not because i save any money.
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Sigh... What the hell are you doing to me Google?
Here I was thinking I could be strong and make it through the holiday season without spending and here you go ahead and roll out this delicious phone that I absolutely must have :silly:
Not only is it an amazing phone to begin with, but will also get:
- pure android
- updates on time
- unlocked
- radios for both ATT & T-mobile
PLUS you make it available at an amazing price of $299
I simply have to get this phone if nothing else than to support the business practice of looking out for the customer.
Going to be ordering the Nexus 4 for sure, haven't felt this excited about a phone in a long time :victory:
Lol I have to agree with u I might sell my gs3 and get this and will still have some left over money hhhh
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So true.. Thought I was the only one thinking Of selling my s3 for this beauty. Not to the mention multi user support with the nexus 10
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I'm selling my S3 for the 16gb version as well. Well done Google.
Haha I thought it would be another thread about this:
"So while Verizon has by far the largest LTE network in the world, covering over 400 markets and over 250 million people in the US, Google has no access to those customers."
very interesting business decision
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I'm selling my S3 for the 16gb version as well. Well done Google.
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Man klin you get around--
s3 to n4
i passed on the s3 and was liking the note2, now i don't know
started out with the n1 and rooted it first day
better be 42mb--didn't see anything on being lte
i just started today looking at this thread so haven't seen what carriers i have to choose from for 42mb in dayton ohio--maybe not announced yet
tmobile has upset me with no 42mb for my 1s yet--
Was selling my GS3 for the note II, now I'm going to buy a N4 and if I am unhappy then I will get the Note II. Win-Win
I think this is a great option that are not in an LTE covered city but I'm not exactly seeing why I should go from my SG3 with blazing LTE to this phone
I'm selling my car, my house, my tv, my PS3 and everything else, to buy hundreds of these and have sexy time with them. Is that weird?
CJHolderUK said:
I'm selling my car, my house, my tv, my PS3 and everything else, to buy hundreds of these and have sexy time with them. Is that weird?
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Not at all! and here I thought I was the only one planning this
CJHolderUK said:
I'm selling my car, my house, my tv, my PS3 and everything else, to buy hundreds of these and have sexy time with them. Is that weird?
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My only question is... will sexy time be on a device-by-device basis? Or are you going to put them all together and make sexy time with them all at once?
These are the important questions.
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Haha I thought it would be another thread about this:
"So while Verizon has by far the largest LTE network in the world, covering over 400 markets and over 250 million people in the US, Google has no access to those customers."
very interesting business decision
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It's because android/Google can't/won't support the closed source , proprietary blobs that exist in CDMA technology.
But I hear ya, I'm a CDMA user, too. Tied in to a family plan with 2 other members and we all have upgrade eligibility at different times. I'll never be able to get off the damn CDMA.
hurled from my AOKP'd Evo LTE. Enjoy.
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Haha I thought it would be another thread about this:
"So while Verizon has by far the largest LTE network in the world, covering over 400 markets and over 250 million people in the US, Google has no access to those customers."
very interesting business decision
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I don't know where you're going with this, but Verizon is overpriced. Unless you're receiving a discount through work, or Verizon is the only carrier available in your area, I see no reason to have Verizon. I would be paying over $80 more per month if I wanted to use LTE. I have 30Mb down at home, and only use about 1.5GB/5GB of T-Mobile's data per month. 20% of that is from data calls. I average about 7-10Mb down on Speedtests with T-Mobile, and I find that more than sufficient, for when I am away from wifi.
I'm so sick of the LTE hype. What are people doing with their phones that require 15Mb down -- especially when you're only given 2GB for $100 per month (without FCC fees, and taxes)? Can someone explain this to me? One can buy Comcast's 30Mb down, and T-Mobile's $30 plan for roughly $70 a month. I'm sure the price is different regionally, but please. That's still $30 cheaper than 2GB a month from Verizon without Comcast. I store a bunch of media on my Debian based VPS, which costs me $5.00 per month. All of my media is available, anytime I want it, at high speeds, without relying on "the cloud" and other bs. I'd like to hear one viable reason why LTE is worth the incredibly high premium, so far I haven't heard one.
I totally want this. So freaking much. But no money sigh. Pretty sure I won't be able to get 150 for my Inc S that I'm using right now. But man. Almost same price as Xiaomi Mi 2 but at least Google certified and better build quality.
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My verizon contract runs out Jan. HUURAY! I may have to just leave Verizon behind and go with this phone. $300 for a phone is the kind of price I can live with unlike the $600+ we've been seeing .
I'm selling my galaxy note and buying this. I was skeptical when I first saw the leaks, but the device does look beautiful when you take a closer look.
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I wish it wasn't so thick!
Out with the old(gnex) and in with the new(n4).... Can't wait
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idk if anyones heard or not but word on the street is no 4g support,
http://www.androidauthority.com/nex...e-support-google-sort-of-explains-why-126815/
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I saw picz,I'm waiting for reviews and hoping that it won't be rip off in Serbia lol really like that It's not sammy again.
New Nexus 5 owner here. I was a Nexus 4 owner until yesterday. I sold the N4 (8GB) to my co-worker for $200.
Well... I went yesterday to my local Best Buy (Laredo, TX) and went to the Mobile section and this (pretty) lady was at the desk. I told her that I wanted to get a Nexus 5 without a contract, cash. She took the keys and opened a drawer behind her and took the N5. I asked her for the price and she told me it was $450. So, I opened the browser on my phone and searched the N5 on the Google Play Store and told her that Google was selling the phone for $350 and if it would be possible for them to price match the phone. She told me that it was possible. She took my N4 and verified the information. She called the manager (a rocker-tattooed kinda guy) and he authorized the price match. They have to put the store to be matched as Other.
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best buy is the only retailer i know that matches the online price of any product. i didnt know the nexus 5 was sold in stores.
svengalis said:
best buy is the only retailer i know that matches the online price of any product. i didnt know the nexus 5 was sold in stores.
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Yes, they do match prices of other online stores, but the list of the stores they match is limited. The Google Play Store is not included, so, this is why the price match of the Nexus 5 is YMMV.
From Best Buy:
"Amazon.com, Apple.com, Bhphotovideo.com, Crutchfield.com, Dell.com, Frys.com, hhgregg.com, HP.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Newegg.com, OfficeDepot.com, OfficeMax.com, Rakuten.com Shopping, Sears.com, Staples.com, Target.com, TigerDirect.com and Walmart.com. We will match prices between our stores and BestBuy.com®. We will also match prices post purchase if we lower our price within 15 days of your purchase."
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
Tried this at 3 different stores in the Vegas area. No success
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cas8180 said:
Tried this at 3 different stores in the Vegas area. No success
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D:
Try to flirt or something with the BB employee. I think I did that inadvertently.
Worked for me in Madison Heights, MI Best Buy. Picked up a 16GB Black and sold my 32GB black I had purchased from the PlayStore. I did not need the extra space as I still have 10gb free on my 16gb.
Comes with a Sprint SIM in the phone but no SIM tool, so just used a pin, popped it open and put my AT&T SIM in and have been using it since.
$370.99 out the door after MI 6% tax.
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Worked for me in Madison Heights, MI Best Buy. Picked up a 16GB Black and sold my 32GB black I had purchased from the PlayStore. I did not need the extra space as I still have 10gb free on my 16gb.
Comes with a Sprint SIM in the phone but no SIM tool, so just used a pin, popped it open and put my AT&T SIM in and have been using it since.
$370.99 out the door after MI 6% tax.
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Nice.
When did you get it? I got it yesterday at 7:00 p.m. approximately.
If you can price match the phone at Best Buy, it is a way better deal than getting it from the Play Store. You don't have to pay shipping and you don't have to wait!
Back on November 20th, I believe (receipt is at home) . I had to stay late for an evening meeting and stopped by BB after reading some posts about people PM to BB on another forum. Took all of 3 minutes or so. Manager came over to authorize the $100 price match to online price with no questions.
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Tried this at 3 different stores in the Vegas area. No success
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Its always a gamble......HaHa, see what I did there?
I got Best Buy to price match the day it came out. They didn't really give me any issues. Yes, there is a list of sites they price match, but if it is a reputable site, they don't really care. I also had a $100 BB gift card for switching my electric company, and I sold my N4 for $200. My out of pocket cost was like $70 after taxes..
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I got Best Buy to price match the day it came out. They didn't really give me any issues. Yes, there is a list of sites they price match, but if it is a reputable site, they don't really care. I also had a $100 BB gift card for switching my electric company, and I sold my N4 for $200. My out of pocket cost was like $70 after taxes..
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Now that's a good deal. Hopefully N5 retains a good resale value in a year or 2 as well.
lowandbehold said:
I got Best Buy to price match the day it came out. They didn't really give me any issues. Yes, there is a list of sites they price match, but if it is a reputable site, they don't really care. I also had a $100 BB gift card for switching my electric company, and I sold my N4 for $200. My out of pocket cost was like $70 after taxes..
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Great deal
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Got a second one for my girlfriend (secret Christmas present) today, price matched at the same store.
Not nexus 5 related, but last year I was able to buy to S3s for 2¢ using price match off an Amazon deal...
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Not nexus 5 related, but last year I was able to buy to S3s for 2¢ using price match off an Amazon deal...
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Wait... contract free?
Worked for me just had to talk to the Manger.
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Wait... contract free?
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Not that awesome,lol. But I did go with sprint and just recently cancelled. They waived my etf by returning the phone, which was a cracked screen disaster. So it was sorta like contract free...:victory:
FernandoRocker said:
Success.
Got a second one for my girlfriend (secret Christmas present) today, price matched at the same store.
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Guys i need help.... i just called my local best buy they told me they dont price match the phone cuz its not the unlocked one... when clearly its unlocked and its the same damn phone they say oh its the sprint one... but its the same bs..... what else can i say.
xxjrsmith3xx said:
Guys i need help.... i just called my local best buy they told me they dont price match the phone cuz its not the unlocked one... when clearly its unlocked and its the same damn phone they say oh its the sprint one... but its the same bs..... what else can i say.
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I'd go in person and say the same thing. When the sales associate won't listen, ask to talk to the manager. Say the same thing to him. When he won't listen, bring up the Play Store, and go to technical specs. At the same time, go to Best Buy's site or Sprint's site and go to technical specs (whichever will show the ACTUAL specs; BB's site doesn't seem to go into too much detail). Then just Google "Nexus 5 versions" or "Can unlocked Nexus 5 be used on Sprint?" and show the results. Basically show them that everyone knows that the devices are identical except them.
Of course, showing them that is no guarantee that they'll honor the price match. As this whole thread states, YMMV when it comes to them price matching.