For the Belgian Google (LG) Nexus 4 lovers, welcome to the Belgian Discussion Thread for Nexus 4 (I didn't find an existing one, let me know if there is one).
Chances are few that it will be released in Belgium in the (near) future. But that doesn't mean Belgians won't be able to enjoy this great 'phone'.
So, I have ordered mine from Amazon, sent it to a friend who lives in the US and another friend brought my baby home I paid EUR 450.I also ordered 1 back cover (Cruzerlite White Androidified Clone Army) and 1 Nillkin leather flip cover (the yellow one, of course).
With this thread we can share our experience between other Belgian owners, if they also visit XDA that is
For the technical specs of this great phone, click here.
Pricing & Purchase: In Belgium ... none for now.
Alternatives
Order it in Mediamarkt in Germany. They can send it to you (EUR 395 w/o shipping costs).
Order it in the Netherlands, at a much higher price (currently around EUR 540): see Tweakers.net
Import Options
How to Import => Credits go to the Indian thread!
1) Register on any of the sites like Hopshopgo / comgateway / PPOBOX / borderlinx etc. that provide reliable shipping services.
(Some sites may have some registration fee, some may not.)
2) Note down your U.S address which they provide.
Example :
Quote:
Your Name
17146 NE Sandy Blvd
c/o INX-XXX
Portland, OREGON 97230
Tel: 503-914-6317
3) Go to the Google Play Store via your VPN and get your phone shipped to your U.S Address.
Quote: for this, Please use VPN services like us.newfreevpn.com or justfreevpn or any free and reliable free VPN sites.
Add your Belgian credit card with the same U.S address you received. Both the shipping and billing address must be the same.
4) Once the shipment is received on the U.S address, the company will usually notify you within 1-2 days along with the estimated cost for shipping to Belgium based on the type of shipping you want.(standard or expedited). (This can be without duty for some sites)
5) You pay the amount to the company online.
6) They will usually provide an airway bill/tracking number.
7) Wait for your Nexus 4.
8) Pay any customs in cash if not paid before to the delivery boy.
9) Enjoy your Nexus 4.
If you are interested to go a step (a big step) further and want to get root access to your Nexus 4 + install custom Recovery + ROM, this is where to start:
Nexus 4 Toolkit by Mark Skippen. I advise you to donate (GBP 3 minimum) and update to the latest version.
I had one big issue with the option "1-Click For All to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore File". After unlocking the bootloader, your phone reboots and you enter the setup screen. As I entered my Google address, it automatically started restoring my apps. In the meantime the toolkit was expecting the usb debugging mode to be activated. While restoring all the apps I did that but not fast enough I believe. Then the rest of the 1-click for all was messed up, resulting in several error messages in the toolkit. I was scared to hell that I had already messed up my phone. After some trial and error, everything seems fine now: my phone is rooted.
I'm not going to install a custom ROM on it yet, as there is still the soft reboot issue. This should be fixed now with the latest CM nightly. However, not all ROMs have this fix incorporated it seems. Until that is done, I leave my Nexus to be 'stock'.
My Nexus has arrived! Pics after work. I was a bit afraid of the size and design but boy, it looks slick! Thinner than expected and I like the design a lot, fits nice in the hand.
Can't wait to really test it, first need to amend sim card.
EDIT: next to the new Nexus 4, my HTC Desire looks plain ugly
I kindly remind you to post in English.
My aunt is coming to Belgium tomorrow with the Nexus I ordered on the 4th of December(!). Took them 8 weeks to ship and had to wait a weeks for my aunt to visit me. Waited 3 months, and let's just hope it wont disappoint.
How does the Androidified case fit? I'm thinking of buying one. Minding taking some pictures of it? Alstublieft, merci! :good:
Nice cool thread.. I went to Mediamarkt Aachen thuis week. Just grabbed one of the 30 they still had in stock.
Quite the drive but the phone definatly worth it! I'm coming from Galaxy Nexus and the speed of this phone is outstanding compared to it's predecessor!
Really happy and an exclusive phone here in Belgium!
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Pics (poor quality)
Now that I'm back from work (and could finally set up the phone!) I took some pics. As they were taken inside with bad lighting, the quality is disappointing. I will try to make better pictures tomorrow during the day. Rest assured, in reality the phone looks much better than on pics (even the promo pics).
But boy oh boy, I'm verry happy with my decision. I can't imagine somebody would be disappointed with this purchase. Of course there are some downsides but that's the case for every phone. Price/quality, it's unbeatable for the moment I believe.
I left on the plastic covers on front (+/- sign and power indication) and back. But when you start using protection, soon you see air under the plastic.
On the pics you see the Cruzerlite Androidified Clone Army (white). It fits very well, is light, doesn't add too much bulk, adds some grip, and gives a basic protection.
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Comparison HTC Desire - iPhone 4 - Google Nexus 4 (with air bubbles under plastic cover)
Ordered mine on german play store, got it delivered to a German address box (mailboxde.com)
Ordered on 15/12 got it on 21/1 in mailboxde.com and got it delivered in Belgium on 27/1
Total costs: €376
So sad that we can't buy it in Belgium, capital of Europe my ass!
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Bought mine on eBay
Bought mine on eBay (from Germany), €425 plus shipping.
A bit more expensive but got it within a week.
Ordered a bumper in the US (expensive, grrr) and Martin Fields covers (front and back) in the UK (both in transit...) It's such a shame (scandalous really) that Google isn't offering the Nexus line-up or extended Google Play functionality in Belgium having Brussels as the Capital of Europe… @Google, #notdone!
Oh and yes, I'm happy to have it but I'm looking for another kernel to tweak and unlock the true potential of the screen. For the rest, it's perfect!
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kinglargo said:
Ordered mine on german play store, got it delivered to a German address box (mailboxde.com)
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Thanks for the tip! Never heard from Mailboxde and I'm definitely going to use it!
Just an update on my CruzerLite case (white): after using it for 1 week now, it got a blue shine, from my jeans
A bit disappointing as it doesn't look very neat and clean. I'm expecting my Nillkin leather case by the end of next week (shipped on Feb 4).
2 new phones are arriving today. If you're interested, PM me.
Cases.... Grrrr
dEX2340 said:
Just an update on my CruzerLite case (white): after using it for 1 week now, it got a blue shine, from my jeans
A bit disappointing as it doesn't look very neat and clean. I'm expecting my Nillkin leather case by the end of next week (shipped on Feb 4).
2 new phones are arriving today. If you're interested, PM me.
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Picked up a Bugatti Steel XL Case (S3/One X compatible) up this week but it's rather hard to get the phone out... Missed a dozen of calls...
Not really my cup (or case) of tea ... Better buy something else people!
What Rom are you on? I installed CyanogenMod 10.1 since a week and it's rock stable.
Now CM10.1 is even on 4.2.2
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I'm also on CM 10.1. The Asylum ROM seems good as well. Are u on stock kernel?
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I'm also on CM 10.1. The Asylum ROM seems good as well. Are u on stock kernel?
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Yep, but if you have better performance and battery life on another kernel I'm interested.
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I picked up my nexus 4 from MediaMarkt Aachen last week and must say I'm very pleased with it. Coming from a Galaxy SII with CM9 it's a nice step forward. I love the fast updates and I'm never going to switch to a non-nexus device anymore.
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Ordered mine Monday 11th february with the help of French friend (359€ wtih shipping fees). Can't stand waiting :crying:
I'm totally new in the Android world. I come from a HTC Diamond wtih a custom Windows Mobile 6.1 => So pretty much a mountain of stuff to learn :cyclops:
You'll enjoy it a lot Tortel! The last Android versions are very good. And custom ROMs make it even beter.
@kinglargo: gonna try Franco's kernel or Trinity.
Greetings!
I finally made the move from my good ol' Nexus S to the Nexus 4. Mine comes from Mediamarkt in Germany. I ordered a diztronic case which has shipped. In the meantime, it's protected by some sort of neoprene soft shell.
It's definitely (and obviously) a big jump in performance compared to my previous phone. I love it! And I can finally ditch my tablet to play Ingress (because it doesn't run well at all on the Nexus S)
I'm using Paranoid Android since 2 weeks, I love it
PS: Hi, fellow friends !
My girlfriend bought one too in a Mediamarkt in Germany. But lately she has some cell connection problems.
Anyone else experiencing this?
She’s losing cell phone connection regularly (very annoying when calling).
Sometimes incoming text messages aren’t received until reboot.
The ROM used is stock 4.2.2.
Thanks in advance.
Related
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_7_Cover_Dark_Grey?id=nexus_7_cover
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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:
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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 $9.99 for 2 day shipping for it.
Wouldn't most of the cases of the kindle fire be fine for this?
I think we'll see more once the device actually releases lol
It fits inside my Kindle Fire case. So I will just use it for my Nexus 7 And not spend another 30 bucks on a case.
oh man. im spending too much money on android stuff. june 1st - bought my first android phone - HTC VIVID.
June 15th - bought my dad an HTC VIVID.
July 3rd - pre-ordered Nexus 7
now looking at cases and tempted to switch to Galaxy Nexus phone as well....
android ultrabook anytime in the future?
Lord Bodak said:
What's the alternative? Who knows when the cases from Asus will be available.
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Just got off the phone with Play again. Now, they don't even have a date, which is pretty messed up. A good alternative is Amazon. They do sell a variety of pouches etc. I got this for less than 10$ 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
speednub said:
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.
Most of us who pre-ordered are a little peeved to say the least with how pre-orders were handled. After reading threads about quality issues, etc., with those able to buy from B&M last week, I'd like to know what people's impressions are of the device who ordered from the Play Store.
Edited thread title for clarity...
Did Google hold back to fix last minute issues? Were these a different batch than the retailer-reserved units? We can only speculate.
Most of us will receive the device tomorrow it seems. I personally will not be able to open mine until I return home from business on Friday, but there will be thousands waiting for that UPS guy to show up!
The purpose of this thread, fellow Play Store buyers, is to post your impressions, especially on issues like the left side screen clip, ghosting, flickering, yellow spots, battery life, etc. I'll be adding mine on Friday. Hopefully the vast majority of us have defect free devices. If yours is perfect, post that as well.
What happened? I ordered mine on the 13th, which I guess wouldn't be preorder since it came out that day. lol
I haven't even received a shipping notification yet... No way anything is happening anytime soon, it seems.
Really ticks me off, I have to admit!
Why would I ever want to buy from Google Play again, if other (brick & mortar) stores have already sold out a few days ago?
Besides, it makes me realize how much more professional Apple handles these roll-outs. And I thought only Verizon stinks (see Galaxy Nexus roll-out).
-- BIG BUMMER!!!
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What do you mean what happened? The thread is for impressions from those that pre-ordered or bought the device from the Play Store and HAVE the device. This is not a thread about shipping.
Well, I can honestly say I'm happy with my device. It seems perfect to me, no defects as far as I can see. It may have taken some time to get here, but I'm very happy with the quality.
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Japanezedann said:
Well, I can honestly say I'm happy with my device. It seems perfect to me, no defects as far as I can see. It may have taken some time to get here, but I'm very happy with the quality.
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Did you order yours from the Play store? If so, please post a little more about it
Most defective units appear to be from GameStop. Mime from ebuyer and others from ebuyer appear to be fine.
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Jayrod1980 said:
What do you mean what happened? The thread is for impressions from those that pre-ordered or bought the device from the Play Store and HAVE the device. This is not a thread about shipping.
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Ya, but from your post, you DON'T HAVE the device.
Be more specific next time. Seems your whining about how your order was processed and being pessimistic about the condition you'll get the device in. Even you say you won't be able to open it for a week.
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(Step666, this is not a shipping thread!)
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Most defective units appear to be from GameStop. Mime from ebuyer and others from ebuyer appear to be fine.
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Got a C6 from Gamestop this Saturday with no issues at all. More happy with the quality of the N7 out of the box than my previous Asus 201 tab
Way to go on reading skills there. Simply read the post and it is clear. My device will be at my house tomorrow, as it will be for thousands of others that ordered from the play store. Whether I'm there or not I open it until 3 days later is irrelevant. I would have created or posted to a thread like this regardless.
QC is a legitimate question to ask for a brand new device and there are some mysteries about this launch that make it doubly valid to find this out.
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Got a C6 from Gamestop this Saturday with no issues at all.
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C6?
I think most people who pre-ordered from the Play store wont have their N7s until at earliest tomorrow. I think thats why some people earlier are confused, lol
zinfinion said:
C6?
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First two of the prefix of the serial number Asus puts on its batches, C 2012 the number is the month it was built in 6 for June
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Hahaha,This was hilarious Thanks for making me laugh!!
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NeoMagus said:
First two of the prefix of the serial number Asus puts on its batches, C 2012 the number is the month it was built in 6 for June
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Gotcha. This should help to see if there's any pattern to QC problems. At this point I'm guessing it's just random though since they are probably all C6's.
I'm very disappointed by the Play store.
1. Stores were able to sell their stock earlier than Google.
2. The $25 credit sounded like an exclusive, which is why I pre-ordered, but looks like every N7 has the credit regardless of purchase location.
3. Shipping cost, why am I paying $19.99 if I can order the same device somewhere else with free shipping and still get the credit.
Thinking of cancelling my order tomorrow and waiting to buy in-store or from another online retailer.
WarbyParker said:
I'm very disappointed by the Play store.
1. Stores were able to sell their stock earlier than Google.
2. The $25 credit sounded like an exclusive, which is why I pre-ordered, but looks like every N7 has the credit regardless of purchase location.
3. Shipping cost, why am I paying $19.99 if I can order the same device somewhere else with free shipping and still get the credit.
Thinking of cancelling my order tomorrow and waiting to buy in-store or from another online retailer.
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Cmon man... don't post this stuff here. It's not a ***** fest about the pre order. Most of us are upset... there's lots of threads about it. This is for people who have received play store orders to post their reviews or impressions, nothing more. I am curious to see if C6 is prefix for the per orders though!
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Shipping box size and how well packed
No I have not received mine yet, but I am asking from those that do to included a description of packaging for all of us (from NZ and AUS) ordering from Google Play USA to determine cost of freight forwarding and/or whether to get them to re pack or not.
Air freight internationally is often charged by volumetric weight this is determined by size not actual weight. We know the Nexus 7 UPS states shipping weight is 1.6 or 1.7lbs.
Can anyone give the size of the shipping box? I estimate from youtube video to be 10 x 7 x 5 inches, can anyone confirm? If so this is a volumetric weight of 3lbs.
Also can someone comment on how well it is packed?
I pre-ordered 2 units from play store as soon as the page was live, I was able to buy a n7 from a B&M store yesterday and I have no word on the status of my deliveries yet from google. I'll post again once I receive the shipment of 2 to let you know if there are any discernable differences.
For the sake of consolidating information, I've closed the following threads:
32 Nexus 7 on Newegg
32GB Nexus 7 PC World
Just bought 32GB N7
Best Buy Canada Released 32GB Nexus
Sam's Club 32GB Nexus 7 Placeholder
Nexus 7 32gb Staples $249
32gig Nexus 7 at Office Depot for $250.
Office Depot
Please discuss where you bought the device, what the price was, if/when they're shipping, etc in this thread.
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Just back with my newest toy from my local Staples. The girl selling it to me was taken back at the price and even rang up a 16GB and chuckled when they were both the same.
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Hey, any screen issues with the 32gb? People have noted that there is a spongy affect on the left side when you press on it as well as a ripple affect. They have also noted the light bleed at the top. Any of those?
I was going to pick one up today, but Sandy is almost upon us and I may be without power for a few days, so I wouldn't get to play with it for too long...
PC World/Currys
Purchased today from PC World/Currys for £199.
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Hey, any screen issues with the 32gb? People have noted that there is a spongy affect on the left side when you press on it as well as a ripple affect. They have also noted the light bleed at the top. Any of those?
I was going to pick one up today, but Sandy is almost upon us and I may be without power for a few days, so I wouldn't get to play with it for too long...
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Screen looks and feels good on my end. :good:
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Screen looks and feels good on my end. :good:
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STupid Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugggg!!!
I hope for some reason, I do not lose power and neither does my local Staples so once the wind dies down, I can go and get one!
can we get a head count on peoples SN, lots of people have C90s and a few of us have CA0K. not sure where the SN jumped, C90 is sept, what is the reference to CA0?
yogi217 said:
Hey, any screen issues with the 32gb? People have noted that there is a spongy affect on the left side when you press on it as well as a ripple affect. They have also noted the light bleed at the top. Any of those?
I was going to pick one up today, but Sandy is almost upon us and I may be without power for a few days, so I wouldn't get to play with it for too long...
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Mine is also in perfect condition.
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can we get a head count on peoples SN, lots of people have C90s and a few of us have CA0K. not sure where the SN jumped, C90 is sept, what is the reference to CA0?
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CA0K here.
PC World have genral availability across all stores, you may have to ask for it if you dont see it on display.
Also on web too now:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/asus-google-nexus-7-tablet-pc-32-gb-18781475-pdt.html
I got mine today from Staples for $249 + taxes. Also my first Nexus device and I'm loving it.
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can we get a head count on peoples SN, lots of people have C90s and a few of us have CA0K. not sure where the SN jumped, C90 is sept, what is the reference to CA0?
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c90 myself
any other canadian vancouverite purchasers? stores are about to open and ncix throughout has some in stock but i prefer confirmation from bestbuy/fs/staples/walmart where returning doesnt cost 15% fee.
They have been on sale in the Uk since Saturday - this has passed me by until now!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=95&t=1170913&i=400&mid=137365&nmt=Google+nexus+7
Bought mine at Office Depot for $250 yesterday (28th).
They are already on display with a price and they had multiples in stock.
Its a C9O and has minimal screen lift.
Also, the 8gb was on sale for $180.
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yogi217 said:
STupid Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugggg!!!
I hope for some reason, I do not lose power and neither does my local Staples so once the wind dies down, I can go and get one!
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this... staples were all closed in my area today it seems. office depots were open for a bit but said they were sold out this morning. hopefully sandy doesn't do too much damage as it passes through. stay safe!
So far it doesn't look like any stores in Phoenix, AZ are carrying the 32gb yet, but I still have a few places to call. I'll post an update if I get lucky. Otherwise it looks like 3-day shipping from NewEgg is my best bet. Wal-Mart is saying no availability until 11/5 for in-store pickup.
Update 10/29 - found one at the Staples Camelback location in Phoenix. They're not even stocking them on the floor, they're keeping them in the back with a "we have none in stock" sign on the Nexus display.
C90, no lift. Can't wait to root tonight.
I dont notice any issues with QC on mine. Woo hoo.
Staples charging $56 for one year accident protection? Ummm not paying 25% of cost, sorry. Square trade looks like $35 with the Tuesday coupon. 2 years too.
Mine is perfect, no screen lift and color are as bright as my friend 16gb.
Also my sn is CA
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Exchanged my 16 GB that I bought almost 2 weeks ago for the last 32gb one that Office Depot had in stock today. 250$ plus tax and the 80$ break it and get a new one insurance for a total of 348$
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Picked up mine today from Staples down here in Tucson, AZ. Store said they only had 3 I'm stock. I don't see any screen lift on it either pretty happy so far.
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Just reserved one at Currys Nottingham Uk, on the page with the item says can pick up tomorrow, but conformation email says I can pick up within an hour of my order, so may pop down before they close and try get it.... You don't have to pay to order so worth a go. If they won't let me pick up tonight, will see if Comet have one tomorrow as they do 2 year warranty
★★UPDATE 09/25/2013★★
Samsung releases two new premium colors!!
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Samsung officially announced the S4 will come in new colors: Blue Arctic, Purple Mirage, Red Aurora, Brown Autumn, Pink Twilight, Gold Brown & Gold Pink. Red Aurora (16GB) is already being offered at AT&T for $199.9 w/ a two-year contract. Asia will most likely receive the new colors first, then Europe & then (hopefully) us in the U.S, but probably not until late 2013. Will keep everyone updated when more info is released. Looks like I'll be putting my white one up for sale, if we get these :fingers-crossed:
Update
Arctic Blue is now available in the UK with the following companies: Vodafone, EE, T-Mobile and Orange. Other countries & companies not confirmed, yet.
Purple Mirage (Sprint Exclusive)- Coming to the U.S. this fall. "Just in time for school"
Red Aurora (AT&T Exclusive): Now available.
Brown Autumn (Verizon Exclusive): Now available.
Pink Twilight released in Taiwan. Other countries not confirmed, yet.
Source:
Everywhere on Google
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57590313-94/samsung-offers-more-color-variety-for-galaxy-s4/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...axy-s4-colors-blue-brown-pink-purple-and-red/
http://www.androidauthority.com/sprint-galaxy-s4-purple-mirage-fall-255734/[/center]
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Spending hundreds of dollars to get a different colored phone that you already own? If you have the money to throw away, then go for it. In this day and age, that doesn't sound very practical. You will have to pay full price for the phone. Even if you successfully sell the white one, you're going to have to pay hundreds out of pocket to change phones. All the more power to ya if you do I guess. Good luck getting a refurb if something breaks on the colored one. If they can even get a replacement, it'll take weeks to get another if it isn't a popular color. With my e4gt, black could be gotten in a week. White took at least twice as long. Knowing sprint, it wouldn't be financially smart to offer a bunch of colors. You'd most likely have to order it online because the stores wouldn't carry it because it's not a high demand item.
Good news will be getting one of these for the other half, she is a pink freak. Well worth the money IMO. Might be hard to replace but she can always use her white one if she needs to. Of course something better may be out by then also so who knows.
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Spending hundreds of dollars to get a different colored phone that you already own? If you have the money to throw away, then go for it. In this day and age, that doesn't sound very practical. You will have to pay full price for the phone. Even if you successfully sell the white one, you're going to have to pay hundreds out of pocket to change phones. All the more power to ya if you do I guess. Good luck getting a refurb if something breaks on the colored one. If they can even get a replacement, it'll take weeks to get another if it isn't a popular color. With my e4gt, black could be gotten in a week. White took at least twice as long. Knowing sprint, it wouldn't be financially smart to offer a bunch of colors. You'd most likely have to order it online because the stores wouldn't carry it because it's not a high demand item.
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Agree to disagree. I'm not worried about it as much as you are. The phone just came out & people are willing to buy mine. With that being said, I won't be spending as much as you think I would be. Hundreds out of the pocket to change phones? Are you dealing with some blackmarket "Sprint" dealer from Detroit? My Sprint doesn't charge to switch phones or port numbers. It really comes down to IF Sprint will even have the color I want. I can see them definitely stocking purple, but I highly doubt they will offer the other colors. In this day & age, people jump the gun every time a new iPhone or Android comes out for whatever their reasoning may be. I will be getting a new S4 based on the color. I'm a girl. It's what I do. Everything is online lol. I preordered my current S4 online
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Good news will be getting one of these for the other half, she is a pink freak. Well worth the money IMO. Might be hard to replace but she can always use her white one if she needs to. Of course something better may be out by then also so who knows.
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Exactly, not a big deal. I'm a pink freak, too lol. Everyday there's a new, bigger & better thing out. I'm stuck in this contract for two years & I'm going to get a phone I'll be happy with for two years, even if that means spending a little more for happiness.
It won't cost her a dime probably. Maybe tax would be the main difference in price. You can sell these phones for retail used.
Plus if she gets a pink one and had to have it replaced and they don't have any refurbished then she just gets a brand new one. They can't make you wait. I've gotten brand new ones many times when they don't have refurbs.
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What is this phone full price, 650? With contract renewal or new line, maybe 250 or less if you can find it on sale. I got mine for 199. Let's say you used your upgrade on the one you have now. As far as I know, if you want another phone, you have to pay full price. There's the option of upgrade now. I forgot about that one. Say you got your phone a couple of months ago, you have 22 months left until you can upgrade without paying additional fees. I have no idea what the upgrade now cost would be. I'd be surprised if someone could get 300 for a used s4 in working order with clean ESN.
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What is this phone full price, 650? With contract renewal or new line, maybe 250 or less if you can find it on sale. I got mine for 199. Let's say you used your upgrade on the one you have now. As far as I know, if you want another phone, you have to pay full price. There's the option of upgrade now. I forgot about that one. Say you got your phone a couple of months ago, you have 22 months left until you can upgrade without paying additional fees. I have no idea what the upgrade now cost would be. I'd be surprised if someone could get 300 for a used s4 in working order with clean ESN.
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300? Lol try 600 easy. I know our my buddy who is the manager at my local Verizon store got 600 for his in less than a day.
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Here's some shots I took when Samsung was holding an event, I was told by the Samsung people that Sprint should get the purple s4 mid July so I guess we will wait and see.
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300? Lol try 600 easy. I know our my buddy who is the manager at my local Verizon store got 600 for his in less than a day.
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I only paid $150 for mine new. No matter what, I'm making a profit so I will barely make a dent in my purse to pay for the pink one lol.
Besides 600 bucks isn't that much to keep the other half happy. Then we sell her old one for let's say even 400 bucks. That makes it 200 bucks out of the pocket. She spends more than that on a pair of shoes she wears twice. I call the phone a bargain. Nothing wrong with paying good money for something you will enjoy. Its all about what it is worth to the person buying it.
SGS4 Sent
colors options are always cool, i like my white one just fine tho...
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Besides 600 bucks isn't that much to keep the other half happy. Then we sell her old one for let's say even 400 bucks. That makes it 200 bucks out of the pocket. She spends more than that on a pair of shoes she wears twice. I call the phone a bargain. Nothing wrong with paying good money for something you will enjoy. Its all about what it is worth to the person buying it.
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I hear you on the shoes thing. Shoes and clothes. My girl can easily spend 600-700 on clothes at the Buckle every few weeks. Most of it she only wears once and never again, either given away to her friends(if they are small enough) or pushed to the back of one of her closets.
No matter what you get for the phone its still going to off set the cost of a new one pretty much. Do what makes you happy and ignore what others think.
I wonder what the Sprint buy back value is for a s4? Purple looks cool but I can't see myself going more into debt just to change a color. Right now I'm working full time, still broke most of the time, and car in desperate need of multiple repairs. FML.
Buy back is a joke sell the phone you'll get probably at least 400.
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I wonder what the Sprint buy back value is for a s4? Purple looks cool but I can't see myself going more into debt just to change a color. Right now I'm working full time, still broke most of the time, and car in desperate need of multiple repairs. FML.
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Don't do the buy back. Like he said above, it's a flat out joke. Craigslist is an easy $400+ for our phones. It's best to sell it on Craigslist, Amazon, Ebay or Swappa.
The purple one is the prettiest IMO.
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The purple one is the prettiest IMO.
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I'm not a fan of purple, but they did a good job on it. They chose the colors well. I wish I could have them all for every outfit lol. Definitely have to give it up for the obvious one, Pink Twilight. Still holding my breath for it.
maybe I can get my wife to drop that awful Jesus phone for a pink GS4
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maybe I can get my wife to drop that awful Jesus phone for a pink GS4
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Awful Jesus phone what? lol
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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:
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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.