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You may or may not have heard about this but if you live in a country where purchasing devices from google play isn't available(which is like 98% of the countries),you will have to pay a whopping 549 euros for the 16gb nexus 4(that's the pricing in Austria,dunno about the rest of the world but it will most likely be the same).I will actually have to pay more than double the original price of a phone that got 16gb non expandable storage.And if I bought it online,I will have to sacrifice local warranty.It just looks like google is doing their best to force me not to get their nexus devices.There's just a big hype about how cheap the nexus 4 is with cutting-edge hardware ignoring the fact that only people living in certain countries can get it for that price.Why can't google be fair ? Guess I might end up getting Gnote 2,at least it got a micro SD slot.
Wow. This sucks. Nice find! For that price, I'd definitely go for a Note II!
(My cousin is in the states so he'll order it for me and send it here to India through my uncle's shipping company - Win win for me!)
+1 Thats annyoing @OP
I'm from Germany ( and may buy 1 for you & send u )
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i am personally ready to be robbed by those retail stores. it sucks but then the price tag wasn't the deciding factor.
Maybe see if someone from another country can buy it from the play store and have them mail it to you? Providing the shipping cost is realistic?
I'll get one from Germany too.
If anyone wants to order for me send me a PM.
I am screwed, since I live in the Netherlands. No Playstore here. Hopefully the online shops will sell against Playstore prices, or less Sucks I can't order from European Playstores btw, so much for European 'shop integration'.
Yep, I can't but devices from the play store here either.... :/ just hope its at a reasonable price or else I'll have to ask someone to buy for me... its not there on expansys yet either
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I think we should wait official pricing for other countries. However, if in Italy the prices will be so high, I'll buy it online from another European country.
gideonMorrison said:
I am screwed, since I live in the Netherlands. No Playstore here. Hopefully the online shops will sell against Playstore prices, or less Sucks I can't order from European Playstores btw, so much for European 'shop integration'.
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Well, it's worth a trip to Germany.
But I have doubts this will really happen. That would be pretty stupid of Google. Look at the price if the nexus tablet. That's also pretty cheap for what it has to offer.
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I completely agree, I live in Chile and the carriers here are just thieves, the galaxy nexus retails here for around 750 USD contract free.
Gladly my brother is going to USA on december and he might get one N4 for me there at a normal price.
Does anyone knows if you can buy a nexus product online? Becouse whenever I try to go to the website says its restricted to my country, I dont know if its possible to shop online outside the US. I wouldnt care not having warranty if I pay 300 box.
tyraelasd said:
I completely agree, I live in Chile and the carriers just are steal money, the galaxy nexus retails here for around 800 USD contract free.
Gladly my brother is going to USA on december and he might get one N4 for me there at a normal price.
Does anyone knows if you can buy a nexus product online? Becouse whenever I try to go to the website says its restricted to my country, I dont know if its possible to shop online outside the US. I wouldnt care not having warranty if I pay 300 box.
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Only selected countries can buy from Google Play Store online.
arzbhatia said:
Wow. This sucks. Nice find! For that price, I'd definitely go for a Note II!
(My cousin is in the states so he'll order it for me and send it here to India through my uncle's shipping company - Win win for me!)
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It's a relief that someone else agrees on getting GNote 2 if I will have to pay the same,thanks ^^ lol.
jader13254 said:
+1 Thats annyoing @OP
I'm from Germany ( and may buy 1 for you & send u )
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Thanks for trying to help but as I mentioned,I won't have warranty this way.And if I discovered any factory defects,it will be impossible to return it back.
i hope it doesn't happen in italy.... i want it to the same price! WTF!
cm0901 said:
I think we should wait official pricing for other countries. However, if in Italy the prices will be so high, I'll buy it online from another European country.
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I think that Google is selling the product below the MSRP because they expect people to post some of those saved euros into producst on the store.
It's 549€ here as well, and also in Sweden as far as i know.
Thank goodness my girlfriend lives in Germany.
It would be awesome if some XDA peeps located in Europe and have access to Playstores could help out their fellow European members
here in Israel i will be thank's full if it will Retail for 600$.
I'm sure it'll come in time. Do you have the N7 yet?
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I'm sure it'll come in time. Do you have the N7 yet?
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Nope,not yet but well LG said that the nexus 4 will be available in the middle east end of november so I assume Egypt is included.Nexus devices do take a long time to be available here.The galaxy nexus for example took freakin 6 months and it was exclusive to vodafone.Asus Egypt said that the nexus 7 should be available in mid october but so far nothing...
hello everyone. I want to buy a Pebble but I'm living in Turkey and I don't want to wait it like 6-7 months. ıs there anyway I can get pebble having normal shipping processes. I checked eBay but they want $225 for $150 watch.
Do you guys recommend Pebble? There's a new Sony Smartwatch2 which is entices me. And a lot of other watches.
Soo?
(I also have a Sony SmartWatch but I just don't like it.)
serkanhiziroglu1998 said:
hello everyone. I want to buy a Pebble but I'm living in Turkey and I don't want to wait it like 6-7 months. ıs there anyway I can get pebble having normal shipping processes. I checked eBay but they want $225 for $150 watch.
Do you guys recommend Pebble? There's a new Sony Smartwatch2 which is entices me. And a lot of other watches.
Soo?
(I also have a Sony SmartWatch but I just don't like it.)
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Tried the Smartwatch too, but actually wound up returning it. Too many litle things I did not like. As far as the Pebble now, for what it is I love it. Sure there are newer more sexy ones coming on the market, but for now this is just the best there is, and I can always get one of the new models next year.
Here in the States they have started selling the watch in Best Buy Stores here. If there is anyone you know that can pick one up for you, then that may be the best option. I don't know what the shipping restrictions are, but I think it can be sent to you.
Good luck!
Just curious.. Want to go pick one up
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I just went to best buy and the guy said he had never heard of it. I don't think they have gotten them in yet.
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I was planning on buying one online and picking it up at the store on my lunch break. So far, nothing showing on their site. I am refreshing quite a bit. Already see it available on Play Store. Nothing on Amazon or BB as was stated it should be available today.
When I called Google last week because I lost patience waiting for tracking confirmation, I mentioned to them that if I wasn't getting it today (Launch Day), I might add well cancel my pre-order & just go to Best Buy today...
I was told that they have exclusivity. He knew eventually they'd all be available everywhere, but didn't know when.
I don't know how reliable a customer service rep is, and I don't know anyone from Best Buy... Just sharing my limited knowledge. Haha.
I just talked with best buy online chat. Their release dates are today..which was reported at Google i/o but they dont have them yet i guess
Thank you for choosing Best Buy, my name is Jacky. How may I assist you today?
-------------I am looking to pick up a LG G watch or a Samsung gear Live watch, from my understanding they are both available today in stores?
I'd be more than happy to assist you with your questions regarding these watches.
Their release date was scheduled today but it is not showing availability on the website so it seems that the manufacturer hasn't released them to us.
--------------So theyre not available in stores?
As far as I know, they are not available in the stores but we don't know for sure. We are mainly online support. You could try to contact the stores to see if they have them but they are not showing up as available online which usually means they're not available in the stores either.
I called a Best Buy here in Tampa by my office. They told me they were sold out. So it would appear that they may have had some available this morning but no longer due. With that in mind I have gave up and ordered one from the Play store.
I just went to my local Best Buy in Burbank, CA. The dedicated Samsung rep hadn't even heard of the Gear Live and they couldn't find a SKU in the system. I guess I should have just ordered from Google.
I was going to order one on Amazon and get next day shipping for $3.99 as a prime customer. I can't find them on Amazon or Best Buy. This sucks! Any idea when they will be available?
Who said they would be available at Best Buy and Amazon today? Can someone post a link where Google stated that?
Thanks!
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I was going to order one on Amazon and get next day shipping for $3.99 as a prime customer. I can't find them on Amazon or Best Buy. This sucks! Any idea when they will be available?
Who said they would be available at Best Buy and Amazon today? Can someone post a link where Google stated that?
Thanks!
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No, it was just unsubstantiated rumors spread by all the tech blogs. That's probably the information they got at I/O, but nobody stated where they got that info from.
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I also went into a Best Buy today looking for the Gear Live today. The Samsung rep just kind of shrugged me off and said she didn't think Best Buy was carrying those. I know better because on the Best Buy site Android Wear is listed as coming soon and every press release has said they'd be getting them. I just left wasn't in the mood to debate with her. I really wish Best Buy was more knowledgeable about their products especially the Samsung reps
I went to two Best Buys in Durham, NC and neither has the Gear Live. In store #1, the Samsung rep knew the watch existed, but didn't know that it was listed as "coming soon" on Best Buy's website. He did however ask the store manager if they had received any in inventory that just weren't being sold yet, and was told they hadn't received any at all. Store #2 rep knew what I was looking for and said he had no idea when they will be getting them.
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Most likely, it will be at least a month or two before they come to the store. Google did that with the last few Nexus phones and tablets for a while so it doesn't seem to far fetched if it won't be in store before August.
I called a BB in Tampa near my office and they told me they were sold out but they should be getting more in soon, although they did not have an exact number or date.
I gave up and ordered from Play Store.
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I called a BB in Tampa near my office and they told me they were sold out but they should be getting more in soon, although they did not have an exact number or date.
I gave up and ordered from Play Store.
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I don't doubt or argue that is what you were told, but I'd be very surprised if they actually gave you correct information. Perhaps they sold out of a different Gear watch and didn't recognize or even know that you're asking about the Gear Live. My in store visits and calls to local Best Buys all indicate a great lack of knowledge that the Gear Live even exists, and none of the 4 stores I spoke to (two in person) had any idea when they would begin receiving them. I think when they show up on Best Buy's website is going to be when they are actually available in stores.
It says pre-order on Best Buy website.
I got my G Watch today. Love it!
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It says pre-order on Best Buy website.
I got my G Watch today. Love it!
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From best buy or play store?
Hardcore73 said:
It says pre-order on Best Buy website.
I got my G Watch today. Love it!
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Best Buy says pre-order for the LG G Watch, but only says "Coming soon" for the Samsung Gear Live...I just checked again 30 seconds ago.
I got mine from Play Store with overnight.
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I work for Samsung inside of a BestBuy and I can verify that they don't have them yet. I would assume they will get them Wednesday at the soonest since they get trucks on Tuesday nights.
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I don't doubt or argue that is what you were told, but I'd be very surprised if they actually gave you correct information. Perhaps they sold out of a different Gear watch and didn't recognize or even know that you're asking about the Gear Live. My in store visits and calls to local Best Buys all indicate a great lack of knowledge that the Gear Live even exists, and none of the 4 stores I spoke to (two in person) had any idea when they would begin receiving them. I think when they show up on Best Buy's website is going to be when they are actually available in stores.
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Yeah i didn't bother with what they had to say at BB. I ordered from the Play store at noon yesterday and it arrived at noon today. I am not complaining LOL
Are Samsung planning to stop selling the 9.7 tablet? Here in the UK it is sold out at every reputable seller. Wanted to buy one as my iPad 3 is knackered and I hate iTunes with a vengeance.
Eggstones said:
Are Samsung planning to stop selling the 9.7 tablet? Here in the UK it is sold out at every reputable seller. Wanted to buy one as my iPad 3 is knackered and I hate iTunes with a vengeance.
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Same thing in Sweden. My thinking is that it's just x-mas shopping that has had them on the decline...
They have been unavailable here since mid/late November here.
From what I've heard it has to do with the Note 7 debacle. It was the same here in the US but they are back in stock...
Eggstones said:
Are Samsung planning to stop selling the 9.7 tablet? Here in the UK it is sold out at every reputable seller. Wanted to buy one as my iPad 3 is knackered and I hate iTunes with a vengeance.
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I was passing through Heathrow Terminal 3 last week and Dixons had them. Don't know if they actually were in stock.
Totally agree with the iTunes thing. It's courageous of them to release such a bad piece of software.
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Hello all
I pre-ordered the S22 Ultra and Tab S8 Ultra. Now that I've got them I find the S8 Ultra to be too big. I wanted to exchange it for the S8+ but the Samsung shop staff are beyond useless. Apparently, they cannot simply exchange it. I have to return BOTH devices and order again.
The thing is, I had a discount code, traded-in a couple of devices and got a discount for buying both devices. I am more than happy to keep 2 devices. All I want is to exchange one and Samsung are not really providing a half-decent customer support which is really disappointing.
I ordered the S8 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
I opened the box and saw the size and decided that it was too big. Apart from that the tablet itself is still in its original wrapping. I considered selling it to cex .co .uk and they're offering less than half the price which is not an option for a brand new device.
Any advice on what I can do to get Samsung to assist or a viable alternative option?
Sell your Tab S8 Ultra directly to someone else on Swappa or Ebay (or your local equivalent). Use that money to buy a S8+. Easy.
@thecrater I see you're in London?
Why not take it, with all the delivery paperwork, to one of the Samsung Experience Stores in London and see if you can work something out with the in store Manager?
I would be interested in perhaps buying it from you, but only if it has 5G (I'm in London as well...so can meet face to face), but you're better trying to store first.
@pinsb
I am in London. It is the 5G model.
My experience with the Samsung Experience Store, at least the one that was in Wembley is not great when it comes to online orders.
If you're interested it, dm me
Here in sweden you can try device up to 60 days and If you do not want to keep it you can return it. But the device must be in new condition.
Samsung Experience Stores are not part of the official Samsung brand... They are run by a 3rd Party...
You could try Oxford Street though...
CEX prices are naturally not going to be that high... Mostly because they need to make a profit somwehere.
Seriously keep the Ultra (S8) itll grow on you...!