I am wondering if anyone knows when local Best Buy stores will sell this? I have seen a lot of problems on here so I am waiting for it to be available in store I think...
I am not sure when or if they will, but it cost them a sale. I would have paid a little extra to buy it locally. However, I ended up paying about $450.00 for it online and that included a two year warranty that covered drops, spills, etc! From what I have read so far, most of the issues seem to be with the dock. I did not get that anyway. I was already paying the limit of what I would pay for a tablet, and I think $150.00 is too much for a plastic dock, especially if it has quality issues.
Yeah I want to get it locally too but will probably buy off Amazon when its no longer under review and back for sale from Amazon again.
mikeypizano said:
Yeah I want to get it locally too but will probably buy off Amazon when its no longer under review and back for sale from Amazon again.
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That is where I got it!
mikekoz said:
That is where I got it!
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They just put it "under review" the other day...
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They just put it "under review" the other day...
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I still see it on their webpage, although the price went up. By "under review" , do you mean they are getting multiple complaints of problems with it?? :confused
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I still see it on their webpage, although the price went up. By "under review" , do you mean they are getting multiple complaints of problems with it?? :confused
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Yeah. Its not coming from amazon which is why its more money.
I was also waiting for this to be at Best Buy to get in stores, but they might not have it physically available... But you can order it in stores and it'll come in a few days for the price its listed for on their site or order it online and have it delivered to your local best buy. This could be easier in case of returns... I did this a last month with a 3rd party DLSR lens that was listed on their site on sale and was not available in stores and it came in 5days after I placed the order and paid for it in the store.
Also, just checked and Amazon has both the tablet and dock shipping directly from them.
Has best buy ever had the 16 gb version online? I've only ever seen the 32. Hoping to buy it there because I have some credit.
Edit: never mind, there is no 16 gb. Thinking of something else.
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I was in my local Best Buy store recently, and asked an employee if they knew if when they were getting the TF701 in stores. The employee told me that more than likely, it would always be an item that is only available online. Of course this employee may very well be wrong, but they did seem to be very familiar with the TF701, whereas many other Best Buy employees seem to have never even heard of it before. Either way, it has definitely been available long enough to be in stores by now! This leads me to believe that the employee I questioned was correct. If it never makes it to store shelves for hands-on experiences, that's bad news for the TF701...
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Okay...I've been drooling over this phone for the past few weeks. I'm almost ready to pull the trigger...but I'm looking for the least expensive but most reputable online dealer to make my purchase. I'm in the USA so it would have to be imported.
Suggestions? Experiences? Warranty issues? I'm all ears. Let me know what your experience has been with the different online retailers.
Cheers!
Trey
eBay you can find them as low as 590 used but new ones run about 650
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eBay you can find them as low as 590 used but new ones run about 650
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Good Point! eBay is probably the one place I haven't looked! Thanks man!
Amazon has a few sellers offering them for around 650. they're also fulfillment so you get free 2 day shipping.
I'm also getting ready to pull the trigger.
If you're just looking for a cheap price, eBay has Australian Notes on sale, which I think is the cheapest of them all due to currency fluctuations.
Anybody know of a seller that does international shipping that has a REALLY lenient return policy? I tend to have horrible luck with displays and don't want to get stuck with one with defects (I once had to return five LCD monitors in a row because each one had more than two dead/stuck pixels! Also, my current Cellphone, a Streak, has an always-on stuck red pixel).
Given the fact that AMOLED screens slowly develop defects, I would really like to find a seller that offers 14+ day return policy with little or no expense on my part, in case I end up making multiple returns.
I found this in another thread but Integrontech has them for $650 also. Here's the link: http://www.integrontech.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-N7000-16GB-Unlocked-Black-p/sam-n7000.htm
I've never used them...so I'm not sure how reputable they are.
I did buy my i9100 from expansys USA and it was perfect! Fast shipping. Never had any trouble with the hardware...so I never dealt with the warranty part. But my experience with them was very good.
Might pay to be a little more patient, I'm thinkin' there will be at least another 50 drop post Christmas.
Just a thought and I could be wrong so...
Be nice to use that extra savings towards accessories though IMHO
When I first started lookin' I couldn't find one below 730.00 so if I can get one for six I can that custom leather case I want and break even there.
treylemkn said:
I found this in another thread but Integrontech has them for $650 also. Here's the link: http://www.integrontech.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-N7000-16GB-Unlocked-Black-p/sam-n7000.htm
I've never used them...so I'm not sure how reputable they are.
I did buy my i9100 from expansys USA and it was perfect! Fast shipping. Never had any trouble with the hardware...so I never dealt with the warranty part. But my experience with them was very good.
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I ordered from them. Fast and no problems
From my kick-ass note
seriously dude i'm in the same boat but it's just the smart bet to wait until it is around 550-600
the price is dropping everyday pretty freaking fast.
take a look if you don't beleive me >>
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Unlocked-Android-Smartphone/product/B0061YRDX6
Paid $699 yesterday from Newegg.
I sure hope my ATT plan doesn't have issues like everyone else is reporting (forcing a tablet plan, forcing tiered data, etc).
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Amazon is selling them for $639 shipped.
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Amazon is selling them for $639 shipped.
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Hello! Link please
I've got friends who would buy this for me in either India or Australia.
Where would I have either one of them shop in their respective countries to get me one? Is it worth it, plus shipping, or should I just drop $650 on Ebay? I mean, from what I saw the exchange rate, 35,000 Indian Rupees (MSRP) is $660.
Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Unlocked Cellphone--US Warranty (Blue)
(made in korea by samsung )
(this phone got no problem with screen!)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7...QL30/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324089027&sr=8-4
what the hell is blue version ?
I see amazon is listed as an official vendor which makes me curious.
+ there is no warranty on international phones imported to U.S. because the official U.S. versions are the ones sold by the damn carriers via at&t , verizon etc.
There once was a note...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x430XNZhnWs
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Yeah, I saw that, but the arrival date was in 2012.
Newegg had free 2-day shipping (shoprunner free year trial) and I had a $20 coupon from google.
So, $679 and I'll have it Monday. Plus there is a free charger thingy thrown in, so that's a plus.
I just really hope my unlimited data isn't f-d around with after putting my sim in...
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Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Unlocked Cellphone--US Warranty (Blue)
(made in korea by samsung )
(this phone got no problem with screen!)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7...QL30/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324089027&sr=8-4
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Doesn't the GT prefix indicate the IMEI will be considered a tablet? Some listings omit the GT prefix...I think these are the Polish/Netherland version that doesn't flag ATT as a tablet...
Hmmm...it appears the white one is going for $800 still, while the black(ish) one is $650ish. I'm debating on importing 5 or 6 of these to see if I can pay for mine.
Thoughts?
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Hello! Link please
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Here you go:
www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Unloc..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1324094209&sr=1-1
I got mine from the same seller on Amazon and the phone is great.
I got mine from ATGSM and was happy with the delivery expediency
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On Amazon and Best Buy, the Chromecast is going to be $29.99 this Black Friday.
http://blackfriday.com/products?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=google+chromecast
Only $5 difference, but seriously the cheapest streamer just got cheaper.
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On Amazon and Wal-Mart, the Chromecast is going to be $29.99 this Black Friday.
http://blackfriday.com/products?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=google+chromecast
Only $5 difference, but seriously the cheapest streamer just got cheaper.
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Don't forget Best Buy. I didn't know that Walmart sold them.
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Don't forget Best Buy. I didn't know that Walmart sold them.
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Oh thats what I meant originally
Yup... If you care about rooting now, time to check your local store for rootable stock before they get cleared out!
staples has them with the 20% off coupon right now. that makes is $28, and you can do it now.
you wont find a rootable since they got them this week though.
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I don't know if that's necessarily true that they FOR SURE won't be rootable. I'm saying this because there are still people that are ordering units off of Amazon.com & picking up units at local Best Buy stores that have been able to achieve root. Maybe, just mayyybbbeee you're right..who knows? Maybe these newly purchased Chromecasts are being pulled off the shelf from the verryyy back of the allotment, maybe these Chromecasts aren't all being manufactured at the same facility(maybe there are multiple production locations & they're not all flashing identical firmware?)..who really knows?
Maybe I'm completely mistaken in thinking this, but I'm starting to think that we're not gonna be able to identify rootable Chromecasts by their serial number. In a couple of threads here on xda, we have been trying to come up with some kind of pattern that we can use to spot a rootable Chromecast, but it looks like there are some gaps in the pattern, thus not being able to properly spot an exploitable device. Maybe I'm wrong...this is just my opinion. =)
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Maybe I'm completely mistaken in thinking this, but I'm starting to think that we're not gonna be able to identify rootable Chromecasts by their serial number. In a couple of threads here on xda, we have been trying to come up with some kind of pattern that we can use to spot a rootable Chromecast, but it looks like there are some gaps in the pattern, thus not being able to properly spot an exploitable device.
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I'd say the Rootable serial numbers thread disagrees so far, save for the lone verified report that defies the rule.
Many folks make the mistake of setting up and using their Chromecast before trying to root them and they get auto-updated to a non-rootable firmware. So an exploitable/rootable Chromecast really equates to one that has never been connected to the Internet and has shipped from the factory with an exploitable firmware version (12072). Hmm... I should point that out in the thread. Thanks for making me think of this!
Just read an article that stated the Chromecast will be on sale today "only" for $29.98 at Walmart. Don't know if that's the truth or is that they are starting Black Friday sales today??
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Just read an article that stated the Chromecast will be on sale today "only" for $29.98 at Walmart. Don't know if that's the truth or is that they are starting Black Friday sales today??
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walmart has them on sale check the website, however theres no mention of the $6 google play promotion, also for anyone worried about staples not being rootable, you can always price match at big stores like best buy or frys. I found a supposedly rootable one yesterday but don't have a usb otg so not sure what to do yet.
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walmart has them on sale check the website, however theres no mention of the $6 google play promotion, also for anyone worried about staples not being rootable, you can always price match at big stores like best buy or frys. I found a supposedly rootable one yesterday but don't have a usb otg so not sure what to do yet.
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I see that now but not yesterday, it's "online", store pickup or delivered and today is Thanksgiving as the article stated. We'll see what it shows tomorrow.
It appears that the article was correct. Late yesterday, online was sold out at the lower price, today it's available online but for $35 again.
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walmart has them on sale check the website, however theres no mention of the $6 google play promotion, also for anyone worried about staples not being rootable, you can always price match at big stores like best buy or frys. I found a supposedly rootable one yesterday but don't have a usb otg so not sure what to do yet.
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If you want to root, it must not connect to the Internet, which pretty much means you can't use it until you get a USB OTG or another way to get power+MicroUSB male+USB A female, root with FlashCast and flash a rooted, non-updating firmware like PwnedCast.
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If you want to root, it must not connect to the Internet, which pretty much means you can't use it until you get a USB OTG or another way to get power+MicroUSB male+USB A female, root with FlashCast and flash a rooted, non-updating firmware like PwnedCast.
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can you help me in the flash cast thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47942912#post47942912
Ordered one !
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walmart has them on sale check the website, however theres no mention of the $6 google play promotion, also for anyone worried about staples not being rootable, you can always price match at big stores like best buy or frys. I found a supposedly rootable one yesterday but don't have a usb otg so not sure what to do yet.
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The Chromecast isn't in their flyer. I was going to stop at Walmart on my way back from a family dinner today but the parking lot was scary full. Should have left earlier as it was empty then!
Chromecast $25 + tax
Go here: http://m.staples.com/
Top of the page is this: Save $10 off $30 via text now
Enter mobile number and receive the coupon.
Add chromecast to cart: http://m.staples.com/touch/product.html#397061
Checkout!
For $29.99, with free standard shipping, and $6 of Google Play promotional credit (for movie rentals), Amazon is making the Chromecast a rather tempting offer. :good:
Powned Chromecast
I just bought a chromecast and was able to root it with powned rom. I am not see it as being very useful in my home. Is there a way to put the original rom back so I can sell it?
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I just bought a chromecast and was able to root it with powned rom. I am not see it as being very useful in my home. Is there a way to put the original rom back so I can sell it?
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You might actually get more for it in it's rooted state since some are having a hard time finding one with a rootable serial Number.
Amazon has a deal for Amazon Student members..... ChromeCast for $29.99 and add promo code 7CGHXJ2C comes to 24.98 and there's FREE shipping. Not sure about the ROOTABILLITY but thought I'd throw this up for us who may want to buy a few. PS buy a couple and check them out if you cannot root them, box them up and give them for presents :good:
FORUM MODERATORS FEEL FREE TO DELETE IN ONE WEEK (ONCE DEAL IS OVER)
I'm pretty sure all of the rootable ones are gone. Very rarely will you find one on the back of a rack in a box store. I'd say these online ones will all have newer firmware on them.
Although seriously, mine is rooted and have flashed it... but I don't notice a difference. It doesn't really add functionality for me. Still a great gift for someone who travels.
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I'm pretty sure all of the rootable ones are gone. Very rarely will you find one on the back of a rack in a box store. I'd say these online ones will all have newer firmware on them.
Although seriously, mine is rooted and have flashed it... but I don't notice a difference. It doesn't really add functionality for me. Still a great gift for someone who travels.
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I just found 2 rootable chromecasts at my local best buy.
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I'm pretty sure all of the rootable ones are gone. Very rarely will you find one on the back of a rack in a box store. I'd say these online ones will all have newer firmware on them.
Although seriously, mine is rooted and have flashed it... but I don't notice a difference. It doesn't really add functionality for me. Still a great gift for someone who travels.
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I have had good luck goign to the Best Buy Express stores for rootable Chromecasts. I just got 4 beginning with 3912 from one here in Oregon (literally 2 hours ago!)
I am not a student, but I still bought it at that price at Best Buy.. (on eBay, for store pickup).:good:
Available from either Amazon or Currys/PCWorld
As I'm a newbie I can't post links, but I'm sure you can find
Currys/PC World:
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/audio/...a-players/google-chromecast-22021414-pdt.html
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Google-Chromecast-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00I4WQ618/
Saw this in my local Currys/PC World Megastore, picked one up, was always contemplating it at £30, so £20 it had me!
£18 now at Amazon, PC World/Currys and Tesco.
Wow. Crazy prices.. Maybe I'll ask Amazon if i can have the £2 difference back.
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Wow. Crazy prices.. Maybe I'll ask Amazon if i can have the £2 difference back.
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Can only think they haven't been selling well. £30 (net £25 with the £5 Play Store credit) sounded a pretty fair price to me - though my local Curry's/PC World have been making no effort to promote it in the store. Even the sale price is very inconspicuous.
£18 at Tesco, if you use clubcard points to buy it only cost £9 worth of clubcard point, can't get better than that!
£18 in Stratford currys world as well. I grabbed one today
Argos also have them for £20, when I looked £18 was the online price for currys but £20 in store.
I think Tesco also has some "blinkbox" offer, not too sure - i thought that service was basically dead? or at least no where near as big as they expected it to be.
I already have one but got an extra one to root - old one will be a backup just in case there's any issues.
they have them in tesco, i picked it up thinking it was £30 but scanned in at £18! woot
Just picked up mine for £18 in PC World
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I think Tesco also has some "blinkbox" offer, not too sure - i thought that service was basically dead? or at least no where near as big as they expected it to be.
I already have one but got an extra one to root - old one will be a backup just in case there's any issues.
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I believe the blinkbox offer is £5 credit towards a blinkbox account to rent a film etc.
Too bad I've brought my Chromecast weeks before. XP
anyone in UK had any luck with the new rooting method?
Thanks for the heads up!
hi I've just picked up mine £18 from amazone
I couldn't resist myself despite having android TV device
no the question is what to do tinkering with it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00I4WQ618/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
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anyone in UK had any luck with the new rooting method?
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Got mine from Tesco at £18
an not yet, waiting on a USB device (other than Teensy) that i can use to root... chip from the PS3 days PIC18F2550 for EG
BEFORE updating/using it tho !!! not sure how i see what version its on currently ??
as it just wants to update soon as i try do anything ! an wont let me do anything else !!!
how do i find out ?
Its in the FAQ thread how to check I think
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Its in the FAQ thread how to check I think
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are yes indeedy it was ! ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52020396&postcount=1
cheers for that ...
now just a little more of the waiting game for see if it pans out so i can use other devices to root ..
esp. summit like the PIC18Fxxxx chip series !
Been waiting for the s3 to come out but the price is in my view too steep (£599) so my plan was to get the T813 but it seems impossible to buy it in the UK except via Amazon. However i am reluctant to buy something this expensive from a 3rd party reseller there. Has anyone seen it sold by some more reputable seller?
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Been waiting for the s3 to come out but the price is in my view too steep (£599) so my plan was to get the T813 but it seems impossible to buy it in the UK except via Amazon. However i am reluctant to buy something this expensive from a 3rd party reseller there. Has anyone seen it sold by some more reputable seller?
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I got mine Open Box on eBay for $50 less than the going rate at the time, however I saw no signs of it ever having been touched. Original factory seals were in place and it came with a 1 year parts and labor warranty, and a 60 day full refund policy both from the seller. It is now available from them for $319.99. I have had it for about four months and have never been happier with a tablet.
They shipped it immediately (free shipping) and I had it four days from the purchase date. If you are interested shoot me a PM and I will send you the info.
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I got mine Open Box on eBay for $50 less than the going rate at the time, however I saw no signs of it ever having been touched. Original factory seals were in place and it came with a 1 year parts and labor warranty, and a 60 day full refund policy both from the seller. It is now available from them for $319.99. I have had it for about four months and have never been happier with a tablet.
They shipped it immediately and I had it four days from the purchase date. If you are interested shoot me a PM and I will send you the info.
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Thanks for the info. Can't find the store on eBay in the UK.
My main concerns about buying something like this from someone on ebay/amazing marketplace is that I'll be hung and dry if it is a problem with it.
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Thanks for the info. Can't find the store on eBay in the UK.
My main concerns about buying something like this from someone on ebay/amazing marketplace is that I'll be hung and dry if it is a problem with it.
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I get that. I feel the same way, so I researched for a couple of weeks, reading feedbacks, comparing with other sales. The warranty and return policy they offer was a big selling point for me and they have a 99.7% positive feedback rating in 263396 feedbacks.
Purchased from argos
Just bought the s2 t813 from argos. Advertised as t810 but when checked in store it was the newer version. £339 if that helps.
Steviepp said:
Just bought the s2 t813 from argos. Advertised as t810 but when checked in store it was the newer version. £339 if that helps.
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Is it. I ordered last night the T813 from ebuyer for £344.99. if i had known I would have gone to Argos.