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The New Zealand Nexus 4 Thread

Updated 15/7/2013
This thread is a place for New Zealand Nexus 4 owners, or wanna-be owners to discuss/report/speculate on, or just chat about our phones. :laugh:
I've compiled a list of options showing where/how we can purchase the Nexus 4 in New Zealand...
Expert Infotech (Updated 15/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $548.06 NZD
http://einfo.co.nz/shop/lg-nexus-e960-16gb-black-special-price-p-27320.html
2degrees Online Shop (Updated 22/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $499 NZD
https://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/sh...t__sorig=/SelectCat.do?catId=21&productId=290
Warehouse Stationary (Updated 15/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $699 NZD
http://www.w[email protected]WSL-B2C
MobiCity NZ (Updated 15/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $678.86NZD
http://www.mobicity.co.nz/lg-nexus-4-16gb.html
Here is the US GooglePlay Option...
Nexus 4 from Google Play USA (Updated 30/1/2013) This option involves using:
A VPN (recommend Tunnelbear), http://www.tunnelbear.com/
A parcel forwarding service in the US - NZ Post have YouShop http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/online-shopping/youshop (It's worth noting that some members here have had a very mediocre experience with YouShop lately - One has even had his phone stolen after arriving in the YouShop warehouse! This is not indicative of everybody's dealings with them, but I would recommend caution with this option. There are plenty of other companies which may give you a better end result).
Setting up your Google Wallet with the YouShop address in the US (or whatever the address is of your Parcel Forwarding company)
I have read that some people have set up entirely new Google Accounts, so that may also help...
Finally you'll need a whole lot of luck - this seems to have worked for a few people, but not others.
16GB Black Nexus 4 (Ships in 1-2 weeks) $349 USD Shipping costs in the US $15 USD Shipping to NZ via Youshop $15 USD GST/DUTY $87 USD Total Cost $465 USD or $567 NZD
8GB Black Nexus 4 (Ships in 1-2 weeks) $299 USD Shipping costs in the US $15 USD Shipping to NZ via Youshop $15 USD GST/DUTY $0 Total Cost $329 USD or $401 NZD
The US Google Play Store is by far and away the cheapest option available, so if you can do this option, I would recommend you give it a go.
Here are some links to the cases and screen protectors I have on my Nexus 4...
Cases:
SF Matte Black - Rearth Ringke SLIM for LG Google Nexus 4 Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case - ECO Package [Revised Version] $9.99 USD Standard Shipping (averages 10-16 business days) $12.00 USD Total Cost $20.99 USD or $26 NZD (I have a white and a black one of these - seem pretty good so far. Light and slim. There's a minor fitment issue with the original batch of these, but the manufacturers have since revised it and they are replacing the defective ones for free)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A81H176/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A8YCUEQIOX5AP
Screen Protectors:
Google Nexus 4 Screen Protector Steinheil Dual $13.99 USD Shipping $5.04 USD Total $19.03 or $23 NZD (I have used SPG for all my phones screen protectors and they have been great. This one for the Nexus 4 has a front and back screen protector)
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/google/nexus-4/google-nexus-4-screen-protector-steinheil-dual.html
NZ Customs Duty Calculator (This may be helpful to you guys)
http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/

Good to know I am not the only one suffering. So far it seems you have already reached into most of the options, I also thought about YouPost but the amount of work required not to mention the added costs, I don't think its worth it. I am just hoping that stocks arrive at the parallel imported sites and the price isn't too hefty. I wish us kiwis weren't discriminated by Google, they have a lot of potential customers here in NZ.

Im also waiting impatiently. I guess we just have to wait, New zealand is such a tiny market compared to other countries. Im keeping an eye out for overseas stores that will ship here to get stock
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Ordered two via YouShop. I'm lucky, haven't received any of those delayed stock emails, but haven't received a shipping email either. I'll keep you updated if everything goes swell

chenthechen said:
Good to know I am not the only one suffering. So far it seems you have already reached into most of the options, I also thought about YouPost but the amount of work required not to mention the added costs, I don't think its worth it. I am just hoping that stocks arrive at the parallel imported sites and the price isn't too hefty. I wish us kiwis weren't discriminated by Google, they have a lot of potential customers here in NZ.
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Me too!!! We should hopefully know more about the price from the parallel imported stores in the next week or two. Google is potentilally missing out by not offering us (and other countries) these services (I guess it's us who ultimately miss out though)!. We may not have the biggest market, but we would be loyal! I'd also love to be able to buy my music from the playstore instead of itunes. I already have 4500 songs uploaded to google music in anticipation of having to downgrade storage on my phone from 16GB internal and 64GB external to the 16GB of the nexus 4, but I don't have the new phone to stream it on!

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Im also waiting impatiently. I guess we just have to wait, New zealand is such a tiny market compared to other countries. Im keeping an eye out for overseas stores that will ship here to get stock
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If you find out anything it would be great if you could keep us in the loop.
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Ordered two via YouShop. I'm lucky, haven't received any of those delayed stock emails, but haven't received a shipping email either. I'll keep you updated if everything goes swell
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Great stuff!!! Did you use a NZ credit card with the YouShop address attached to it? Looking forward to the updates. Good to know some of us got lucky...:laugh:

I'm a bit worried about the price because of what happened with the nexus 7,
I got all excited about a cheap tablet then it ends up being almost as much as an ipad.

hadenkose said:
If you find out anything it would be great if you could keep us in the loop.
Great stuff!!! Did you use a NZ credit card with the YouShop address attached to it? Looking forward to the updates. Good to know some of us got lucky...:laugh:
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Yeah, just a mastercard.. but still currently in "limbo"

So gutted that I didnt get mine. Had my sister in the US getting me one but said she kept getting errors. Guess I'm going to have to wait 2months or so before stock becomes stable enough.
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Will be following this. Need a new phone by Xmas and hoping for this but will go Galaxy Nexus if I have to.
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apat183 said:
So gutted that I didnt get mine. Had my sister in the US getting me one but said she kept getting errors. Guess I'm going to have to wait 2months or so before stock becomes stable enough.
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We can only hope that we don't have to wait that long...my guess is we'll get a very limited supply through the parallel importers. The question will be, who is willing to pay the price they are asking....
Maxermus said:
Will be following this. Need a new phone by Xmas and hoping for this but will go Galaxy Nexus if I have to.
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I reckon you would be best to hold out for the nexus 4. If you're willing to wait a little bit longer then it looks like sony might actually be bringing out a flagship model that will compete directly with the iphone 5 and SGS3 while still being very compatible with the custom rom community...that being said, I know I don't want to wait and I'd love to get my hands on a nexus 4 tomorrow!...

Still no update in regards to availability in NZ...any new info to add guys? :banghead:

hadenkose said:
Still no update in regards to availability in NZ...any new info to add guys? :banghead:
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Nope maybe wait for good grab a seat deal and pick one up in oz
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So I messaged LG and asked when they expected to be selling the device in NZ and the reply was they had no idea when or if they would be selling it here. That leaves this in the hands of parallel importers which will be random and pricey.
Started looking on eBay in US and Aus but it was all getting to hard but then as luck would have it I saw someone listing one on TradeMe for $735 and I just had to have it so I used the buy now lol I think this might end up being a good price for this device I just can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Maxermus said:
So I messaged LG and asked when they expected to be selling the device in NZ and the reply was they had no idea when or if they would be selling it here. That leaves this in the hands of parallel importers which will be random and pricey.
Started looking on eBay in US and Aus but it was all getting to hard but then as luck would have it I saw someone listing one on TradeMe for $735 and I just had to have it so I used the buy now lol I think this might end up being a good price for this device I just can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Great stuff mate! I had a look there this morning and didn't see anything... otherwise I would have done that myself....

My 2 Nexus 4's just shipped to YouShop. Hopefully they come without any issues.

I think ill end up forking out for a parallel import for the sake of a warrantee
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wilfred888 said:
My 2 Nexus 4's just shipped to YouShop. Hopefully they come without any issues.
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Good stuff. 8 or 16GB models? If you have a spare 16GB and feel like selling, I'd be keen to make an offer

timhl7 said:
I think ill end up forking out for a parallel import for the sake of a warrantee
Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2
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I think that'll be the only way I'll get my hands on one as well. Unless by some miracle they release more on the Aussie play store and i can get my brother to get one in time. I see in the Aussie thread some one reported that the bumpers were available again...I've already got a SGP screen protector on its way... just no phone to put it on right now

hadenkose said:
I think that'll be the only way I'll get my hands on one as well. Unless by some miracle they release more on the Aussie play store and i can get my brother to get one in time. I see in the Aussie thread some one reported that the bumpers were available again...I've already got a SGP screen protector on its way... just no phone to put it on right now
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Tell me about it. My cousin is on standby to buy this phone for me. Only problem would be if stock runs out again or it doesnt ship to her by the 21 december for the flight back to nz. I will uterly pissed if either of those situations occur. I already gave her the money for it
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[Q] Where to get one in Europe?

Does anybody know a good source where to buy the Chromecast in Europe? Expensive eBay-sellers from overseas, where you have to add customs and high postage fees don't count...
Cheers!

radisoft said:
Does anybody know a good source where to buy the Chromecast in Europe? Expensive eBay-sellers from overseas, where you have to add customs and high postage fees don't count...
Cheers!
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Check sites like borderlink or comgateway that allow you to shop in the US and then ship it to your real address. Many Europeans/Asians are using this method. Both are compatible with Amazon.com, I'm not sure for Best Buy or Google Play

Thanks, I'll try that!
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radisoft said:
Thanks, I'll try that!
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Looks like you'll be paying for the item twice over with the shipping charges they are suggesting!

nimdy said:
Looks like you'll be paying for the item twice over with the shipping charges they are suggesting!
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Oh I checked the rates, international shipping is about $40, so not so worth it for the chromecast

George excempl
thx84 said:
Oh I checked the rates, international shipping is about $40, so not so worth it for the chromecast
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It should release in EU soon. Play store in UK now has movies etc added. I also was able to order another chromecast today from bestbuy here in the US for deliver next week. Surprisingly I also got another netlfix code emailed to me. I'm planning on mailing this to my friend in Osaka. These are tough to purchase, even googlers can get them BUT you can beg people here! Perhaps not all are trying to profit.

Have this same problem in Australia. $100+ on eBay from American sellers. Hopefully Google will make it available here soon along with the new Nexus 7.
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Buy multiple of them and then sell off others on eBay to reduce your shipping cost.
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[POLL] Model (C5502 / 03), price and color of your device

Mine is a white C5503, it cost 350€ (506 AU$ = 471 US$), shipment included. Since both C5502/03 aren't available in EU - yet ? - (I live in France), I had to import it from Australia.
Bought it at techrific

Mine is a Black C5502 (T-Mobile USA HSPA+ support) for $380 shipped to the US last month.
Sent from my C5502 using Tapatalk 2

How come mine is so expensive?
Bought it the first month after its launch, cost me MYR $1500, which is about USD $465...

CressKH said:
How come mine is so expensive?
Bought it the first month after its launch, cost me MYR $1500, which is about USD $465...
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RM1500 for a 5503? that's cheap...? where did u get it from la? i got a 5502 for 1480 when it was only in the market for 2 wks... only RM30 profit since i know what the cost price was... don't think i've ever seen a 5503 here b4

C5503 from New Zealand $700 NZD. Price has dropped to $580 NZD
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chewdaniel said:
RM1500 for a 5503? that's cheap...? where did u get it from la? i got a 5502 for 1480 when it was only in the market for 2 wks... only RM30 profit since i know what the cost price was... don't think i've ever seen a 5503 here b4
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I got it from lowyat.net, someone got AP C5503 set from HK, roughly after 1 month it's released in MY, that's why it's slightly cheaper.
My exact price is rm1480 too
right now still official Sony still not selling c5503 right?

I got mine on eBay through bids. I was lucky enough to get it at $380 USD
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interesting to see how much the price may vary from country to coutry... btw, I made a mistake, mine cost 350€, which is about 471 US$....the single shipment cost me 71 US$... doh !

Mine is around 470USD, brought in HK. White color. Cheers!
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Black C5502, bought in Iraq for 425$. Pretty awesome phone.

EndOfDays-Wildfire said:
Black C5502, bought in Iraq for 425$. Pretty awesome phone.
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yeah it rocks ! for me this phone has the ideal screen size so it's still usable with one hand and is powerful enough for everything. the only problem, like for all Sony phones since the beginning, is the TFT technology. I wonder why the hell Sony did not implement IPS screens earlier.

Hello Ilko (français également),
The price on techrific has decreased to AU$424.00, do you recommend me this website to order my Xperia ZR?
It appears to be the cheaper price i found.

hey alex
yeah it was the cheapest I've found too. Shipment is a bit expensive, but for international deliveries they use Fedex. They provide a very good support (quick responses etc), and I received mine in 5 days. Also know that customs fees may be applied...

Ilko said:
Also know that customs fees may be applied...
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"Custom fees"... you mean taxes? (douanes, etc...)

ouais : )
50€ de douane pour moi, remboursable car c'est à titre de prévention, c'est une procédure automatisée chez Fedex..

Bought my black C5503 from Mobyshop, Far East plaza, Singapore.
HK model, no local warranty and the store guy needed 1 day to get it from his source and the device works as advertised.
Negotiated price: S$ 470
Best mobile phone i've owned yet. Even if my last 2 were Qwerty sliders. Miss the tactile feedback.

Hello guys,
I am also from France, I got my C5503 from Digitaland (Hong Kong), for 390€, tax and shipping fees included.

am i the only one with a green device?! jeez guys! this green/teal color is amazing! realy beautiful.

On my side I thought that the white one would win, but the black seems still much demanded. So sad!! : D
Made in ZR

White C5503 bought in Manila, Philippines for around $450. Was planning to get the mint green, but they only had the C5502 in that color and my cell service comes with LTE, so I settled for the white 4G model and got a mint green case for it.
The C5502 goes for around $420 here. You can also pay more for an extended Sony warranty which comes with a few more "freebies", but I just got the basic set. I've also seen the Xperia A being sold locally for around $480 but only in pink!

best place to buy z1

hey guys, i'm looking to buy a new z1 in new-york or USA in general, best deal i've seen yet is 595$ in ebay including a charging dock.
do you know of a better place? sony's shop sells it for 650$ online.

shteren said:
hey guys, i'm looking to buy a new z1 in new-york or USA in general, best deal i've seen yet is 595$ in ebay including a charging dock.
do you know of a better place? sony's shop sells it for 650$ online.
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I would buy direct from Sony. There is a part in the terms and conditions that say if you do not buy it from a authorised Sony reseller, then the warranty may not be valid.
I bought mine off ebay. Its now been 5 weeks and its still not back. I'd never do that again!

If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585
EDIT: only on the Sony USA store...

grdnwng said:
If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585...
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I'm a contract lecturer but I can't... perhaps that's just America?
New Zealand only offer apple discounts.. however often big franchise stores have more discounts.

grdnwng said:
If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585...
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well i am a student but i don't live/study in usa, just there for a visit... can i still get it??
plus the company who imports sony to israel (where i live) does not respect international sony warrenty, only devices bought directly from them... so it's no use to me either way...

Wheres reliable source to buy a c6906 in the US?
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Well sony's price was without taxes, so I guess ebay is cheapest, thanks for the suggestion
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shteren said:
Well sony's price was without taxes, so I guess ebay is cheapest, thanks for the suggestion
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Amazon doesn't charge tax also, I have a like new Z1 white 6903 listed on amazon for 568+shipping
there's another idiot who has a NEW one selling for 579+59 shipping, giving customers the impression that a NEW one is that cheap but it's actually at least $600 new. Pisses me off, I remember when ebay was full of those listings where the price is low but the shipping is expensive

btort1 said:
Amazon doesn't charge tax also, I have a like new Z1 white 6903 listed on amazon for 568+shipping
there's another idiot who has a NEW one selling for 579+59 shipping, giving customers the impression that a NEW one is that cheap but it's actually at least $600 new. Pisses me off, I remember when ebay was full of those listings where the price is low but the shipping is expensive
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Ohhh, but I want a black one...
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Best buy online has refurbished gear for 129.99

Title says it all. Geek squad refurbished for 129.99 free shipping
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Best deal I have seen in the US for the Gear. I got mine for $99 in Canada, but I also have to pay GSTs and shipping to the US.

@nviz22, keep in mind the one you got is brand new, while this one is refurbished. Though since its BB Geek Squad, these refurb'd units are most likely just customer returns.

nviz22 said:
Best deal I have seen in the US for the Gear. I got mine for $99 in Canada, but I also have to pay GSTs and shipping to the US.
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Bought mine early this month from Best Buy for $100. refurb & $150 new.

Edit: back to normal price of $199
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=3800123&pid=1219093907375
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All should know too that many times "refurbished" only means it was returned to the store without anything wrong with it. They cannot then sell it as "new", so they have to call the item refurbished. In the case of the Gear, where we heard it had a high return rate late last year, I would take advantage of an offer like this if you see it come up again.

bballengphd said:
@nviz22, keep in mind the one you got is brand new, while this one is refurbished. Though since its BB Geek Squad, these refurb'd units are most likely just customer returns.
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Yeah, that's fine, but I am just saying that's been the best deal for the Gear in the US so far from what I have seen. It's a good value purchase at $130 anyways. For $300, the original price, not worth it. I chose the Gear 1 for the functionality and price. The Gear 2 only has a heart rate sensor and IR Blaster, which cannot vouch for a $200 price difference.

Pricing update FYI
Just thought I would post for those that are interested.
Amazon has the original Gear for 120.33 they are listed as used but they are being shown as Amazon Warehouse inventory which very often are customer returns. Free two day shipping if you are a prime member as well. Also eligible for standard return and refund policies from Amazon. Also this is for Jet Black.

Geek Squad Certified Refurbished for $99.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321401025973
No brainer? Will this work with my rooted Note 2?

With the custom rom, does it work with all phones now or still stuck with Sammy?

99$ usd on ebay from bestbuy

Droid life posted $89 a few days ago
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/1...eed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)
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I'm debating to get this or not, would it work withmy Nexus 5 like the Gear 2 does?

about 5 shops in finland sell them brand new for 99 euros

forshaw said:
about 5 shops in finland sell them brand new for 99 euros
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That's not too bad. 99 Euro is 136.1573 U.S.

forshaw said:
about 5 shops in finland sell them brand new for 99 euros
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Can you please let me know if there are any that might send to Europe?

gidi said:
Can you please let me know if there are any that might send to Europe?
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which country

Just picked one up today from Best Buy's eBay site. $89 - $20 eBay loyalty coupon that splashed on the screen.
Could not pass up for $69.
Probably will sell it the instant the Moto watch comes out, but for now, it's a cheap toy!

Chadwick108 said:
Droid life posted $89 a few days ago
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/1...eed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)
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Saw that and ordered last night. Should be here by Saturday.
Ian. B

$89
just bought mine for $89 today on bestbuy.com. i figured its features are worth 89 for sure. free shipping I might add.:good: