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So I've been stalking the SGS S2 forums for the past week (got nothing else to do seeing how I'm recovering from a recent surgery) and was wonder from everyone's experience, who should I order from? (Would be an order to Canada btw)
Clove, Handtec, Expansys UK, US or Canada?
Would ordering from the UK be cheaper or stick with the North American companies since they now confirmed that the phones are Quad Band 3g.
Just need a little push in the right direction before I drop $800.
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Interested as well since the "Dead pixel" posts are growing...
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I was going to order from the Canadian Expansys site but noticed the price hiked up. Consider me subscribed here because I too am wondering who to order from. More specifically, wondering if there are import taxes/duty fees, and how long it took to receive (assuming some sites have sent them out yet).
As of right now Expansys.ca wants 826.70 with Express shipping to Ontario. If there are import fees on top of that I might wait a bit...
I don't know you and you don't know me and I cannot help you decide.... BUT....
Hope you are feeling better after surgery. I remember when I was under the blade. I felt down for ages
Take care
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I was going to order from the Canadian Expansys site but noticed the price hiked up. Consider me subscribed here because I too am wondering who to order from. More specifically, wondering if there are import taxes/duty fees, and how long it took to receive (assuming some sites have sent them out yet).
As of right now Expansys.ca wants 826.70 with Express shipping to Ontario. If there are import fees on top of that I might wait a bit...
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Check your country's customs website, probably states import taxes if there are any. Note that most big delivery companies(like UPS/DHL) tolls the goods themselves, so no risk of your package getting stuck in customs for weeks.
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ccrows said:
Interested as well since the "Dead pixel" posts are growing...
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Haven't seen much of those but definitely gonna keep an eye out/ keep in mind that defect.
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cbailey said:
I don't know you and you don't know me and I cannot help you decide.... BUT....
Hope you are feeling better after surgery. I remember when I was under the blade. I felt down for ages
Take care
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Lol thanks. Had an Implantable Cardiovertor Defibilator implanted in my chest. Apparently my dad claims I'm part cyborg now lol.
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PearsonDKA said:
Lol thanks. Had an Implantable Cardiovertor Defibilator implanted in my chest. Apparently my dad claims I'm part cyborg now lol.
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If you switch on GPS place the phone next to the defib and you then jump about its working .
Good luck with the defib hope its never used .
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Newegg just dropped the price of the GSM Samsung Galaxy Nexus (i9250) to $449.99. However, when you combine it with a Simple Mobile sim card ($2.99), you get the combo discount and it drops the price to only $439.48. MOD EDIT: referral links.
Having said that, if you want peace of mind and want to be able to return the phone if need be without extra costs, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Amazon, even if it costs a few more bucks, may still be preferable.
Wow, thanks for posting this. I'm looking to get an unlocked Nexus.
Curious, what's all these "versions" of the Nexus with these Japanese names? Like people will say "I have a GN yakuju" or something...
onthecouchagain said:
Wow, thanks for posting this. I'm looking to get an unlocked Nexus.
Curious, what's all these "versions" of the Nexus with these Japanese names? Like people will say "I have a GN yakuju" or something...
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Those symbolise the various builds of nexii, everything except Yakju gets updates from samsung and have some minor changes
I see. How is one supposed to know which phone is which? Does it say on the box?
There are reviewers saying the one from Newegg is a Yakju build.
Also, that a few of them have arrived already opened and seemingly used (no introductory sign-in screen).
Makes me a little wary...
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Wow, thanks for posting this. I'm looking to get an unlocked Nexus.
Curious, what's all these "versions" of the Nexus with these Japanese names? Like people will say "I have a GN yakuju" or something...
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You are welcome. You want yakyu as it is the build that gets the updates first and directly from Google. If your device didn't come with yakyu, you can use the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from this site to put yakyu on it quite easily. Having said that, the average person will not notice the difference between yakyu and other builds.
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You are welcome. You want yakyu as it is the build that gets the updates first and directly from Google. If your device didn't come with yakyu, you can use the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from this site to put yakyu on it quite easily. Having said that, the average person will not notice the difference between yakyu and other builds.
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How can you tell? Will it say on the box? Or do you have to boot up the phone first?
EDIT: So yakjuxw build is bad?
Wow these are quite the deals, sites are releasing. They really must want to get rid of the phone.
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How can you tell? Will it say on the box? Or do you have to boot up the phone first?
EDIT: So yakjuxw build is bad?
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You can install an app that will tell you the build info. It will not say it on the box and if you ask the seller, they will likely not know or provide incorrect info.
People on XDA prefer yakyu. Everyone else doesn't care and yakyuxw is not per se bad. Having said that, people on XDA also don't care what it comes with as they can just install yakyu using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit.
onthecouchagain, check this out: [HOW-TO] Change to 4.0.4 yakju from yakjuxw (or ANY other version)
PS: It's actually yakju and not yakyu.
So GNex is now cheaper than SII? Wow.
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So GNex is now cheaper than SII?
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S2 at Amazon costs $436.18. Not sure why anyone would pick S2 over GNex though.
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You are welcome. You want yakyu as it is the build that gets the updates first and directly from Google. If your device didn't come with yakyu, you can use the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from this site to put yakyu on it quite easily. Having said that, the average person will not notice the difference between yakyu and other builds.
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Its yakju, buddy
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The Nexus sold by newegg has been reported to be sold by a third party seller installing their own software including business cards. You can read the reviews and see for yourself.
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DontJoinTheDarkSide said:
The Nexus sold by newegg has been reported to be sold by a third party seller installing their own software including business cards. You can read the reviews and see for yourself.
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Yeah, I'm avoiding. Icemonkey.com is selling it for $10 dollars more: http://www.icemonkey.com/unlocked-samsung-i9250-galaxy-nexus-16gb-black
They have a 30 day return policy, so I feel somewhat safer with them.
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Yeah, I'm avoiding. Icemonkey.com is selling it for $38.96 dollars more: http://www.icemonkey.com/unlocked-samsung-i9250-galaxy-nexus-16gb-black
They have a 30 day return policy, I feel somewhat safer with them.
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Corrected that for you.
DailySteals has inexistent customer service, so good luck with returning something to their sister company.
XDAs can flash the stock ROM in 5 minutes.
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Corrected that for you.
DailySteals has nonexistent customer service, so good luck with returning something to their sister company.
XDAs can flash the stock ROM in 5 minutes.
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Corrected that for you.
So where can we safely buy a GN?!
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So where can we safely buy a GN?!
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I'd say the most reputable phone stores are negri and expansys. Amazon and newegg are good as well, but those are the top 2 as far as phones go.
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spencer88 said:
I'd say the most reputable phone stores are negri and expansys. Amazon and newegg are good as well, but those are the top 2 as far as phones go.
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I got mine from handcent and it got to me in 2 days from the uk with free shipping
How does the manufacturers warranty from Samsung come into play with these phones being brought from on-line retailers? Is it an American warranty or does it have to be shipped overseas for unforeseen problems?
Ebay still has their daily deal available for 479.00.
Can someone tell me who has pre-ordered Nexus 7? Is there any way I can get it to India?
Thanks
yeah where to pre-order?
Can't wait for this device BTW after seeing a flood of tablets..this one is actually really worth buying!
wooooot excited!
jcagara08 said:
yeah where to pre-order?
Can't wait for this device BTW after seeing a flood of tablets..this one is actually really worth buying!
wooooot excited!
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i would have bought at least 2 devices but again a company is choosing that i can't buy smth because i am not from an english speeking country.....
i hope amazon.co.uk has it soon they at least ship to germany...
if anyone has another way ? (proxy perhaps?) please let me know
gbohm said:
i would have bought at least 2 devices but again a company is choosing that i can't buy smth because i am not from an english speeking country.....
i hope amazon.co.uk has it soon they at least ship to germany...
if anyone has another way ? (proxy perhaps?) please let me know
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It is only available via play store. If amazon uk has it, so does ours. The only restriction is the god damn play store and I am sure it is some retarded law interfering with the release.
Seriously consider buying it via http://www.borderlinx.com/, did the same with my Touchpad. Proxy and BL -> N7 is mine! But not yet decided.
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It is only available via play store. If amazon uk has it, so does ours. The only restriction is the god damn play store and I am sure it is some retarded law interfering with the release.
Seriously consider buying it via http://www.borderlinx.com/, did the same with my Touchpad. Proxy and BL -> N7 is mine! But not yet decided.
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Problem is google checkout only takes credit cards from the country you're ordering, so if you are ordering via borderlinx to USA or UK you would need a american credit card or a UK one... Which is the problem right now.
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Problem is google checkout only takes credit cards from the country you're ordering, so if you are ordering via borderlinx to USA or UK you would need a american credit card or a UK one... Which is the problem right now.
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wow they really don't want people to get these things, do they....
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It is only available via play store. If amazon uk has it, so does ours. The only restriction is the god damn play store and I am sure it is some retarded law interfering with the release.
Seriously consider buying it via http://www.borderlinx.com/, did the same with my Touchpad. Proxy and BL -> N7 is mine! But not yet decided.
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i bought my nook from ebay it was easy i will do the same with the nexus 7 from ebay.co.uk shipping is some euros and no tax...
but i want it on the first day ;-)
perhaps we find a way and can make a german xda bulk order
Well they want to regulate which country gets it.
The biggest reason with the Nexus 7 probably is the limitation of Play store functionality in most countries. It's limited to only apps in almost every country in the world except USA, Canada and UK.
They announced it pretty heavy about how it is the ULTIMATE Google Play device, so releasing it without full functionality might heart advertising and credibility of future devices. Even though many nerds here (including me) would want it anyway the majority would want all the functions people have in the US.
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Well they want to regulate which country gets it.
The biggest reason with the Nexus 7 probably is the limitation of Play store functionality in most countries. It's limited to only apps in almost every country in the world except USA, Canada and UK.
They announced it pretty heavy about how it is the ULTIMATE Google Play device, so releasing it without full functionality might heart advertising and credibility of future devices. Even though many nerds here (including me) would want it anyway the majority would want all the functions people have in the US.
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i opened a thread where i want to collect all buying advices
I´m austrian and i´m also trying to figure out which is the best way to get it.
Fighting with some Webproxies didn´t get me very far.
I guess it´s not very likely that amazon will sell it in the near future (it´s clearly the main competitor of the kindle fire.).
So please post it if you found a good way to get the tablet to central europe.
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I´m austrian and i´m also trying to figure out which is the best way to get it.
Fighting with some Webproxies didn´t get me very far.
I guess it´s not very likely that amazon will sell it in the near future (it´s clearly the main competitor of the kindle fire.).
So please post it if you found a good way to get the tablet to central europe.
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we should move the discussion to my thread perhaps we can make a bulk order or smth.(Germany and Austria is no Problem i live for example only 40km from reute)
will this be up for preorder on Amazon or is it just exclusive for play store?
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You can try tor browser. Im going to try and send it to a contact in uk, and then to me in South Africa. Cant wait
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ky0nkyon said:
will this be up for preorder on Amazon or is it just exclusive for play store?
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ptr-order only from google but amazon willl cary towards the end of the month
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You can try tor browser. Im going to try and send it to a contact in uk, and then to me in South Africa. Cant wait
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you meed a us or uk based credit card to purchase
don't you all hate, the country restrictions!!
I really wanted to pre-order this tablet.... but google dont like 3er world countries such as mine.
I WANT FULL PLAY STORE SUPPORT FOR MY COUNTRY:crying::crying: and the TABLET
it seems that you can preorder at expansys, but there is no price or anything
Are they the first in line to get the devices or do they have to buy from the store like the rest of us?
if you work deving for Google you get a rooted/unlocked one. Not sure it's for much but photo ops these days. But you can get them off eBay occasionally
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Are they the first in line to get the devices or do they have to buy from the store like the rest of us?
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If this source is correct, Google employees had to order just the same as everyone else and a lot of them missed out on buying one too
https://plus.google.com/106515095432315677569/posts/fAA6PNbUxCK
Didn't get yours? That's okay...neither did I...and neither did a lot of Google staff...yet (yes, they order phones just like the rest of us). You will, though...you will. If you don't get it today, the next scheduled release is in 3 days once they can get a better handle on orders and stock.
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bryanlim05 said:
If this source is correct, Google employees had to order just the same as everyone else and a lot of them missed out on buying one too
https://plus.google.com/106515095432315677569/posts/fAA6PNbUxCK
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The reason I asked is because a known Google employee purchased my extra Nexus 4 on ebay so I believe it is correct.
I just thought it was a trap lol.
The guy I talked to for Google Canada said he never even got a chance to order one.
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The higher up guys at google probably got them free or had first hand dibs when they got the shipment (before it went on sale)
CS guys have to pay like everyone else i'm assuming.
I can just imagine all the Google employees dropping all their work and you just see them all constantly hitting F5 at launch time ^_^
No you have to order same as everyone else. UNLESS you are directly involved in development or senior executive
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I work for one of Google's partner companies and I have to speak with their client account team members daily. Last year, when the Galaxy Nexus came out, they all received one with a special battery cover the day before the launch without having to order or wait. However, this time around I've had a few of them confirm that they had to order the phone like the rest of us. Of the 5 account team members I've spoken to in the last day or so, not a single one was able to get an order in for an N4 and most were amazed that I was able to.
according to android authority T mobile has pushed the date for Nexus 6 to November 19th
http://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-delays-nexus-6-launch-566205/
http://www.tmonews.com/2014/11/nexu...ntil-1119-thanks-to-failed-motorola-delivery/
This days it's because Motorola didn't get enough shipped out.
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Do we really need a new thread for this?
They should still have demos tomorrow right & won't the stores only carry the 32GB anyway referring those who want the 64GB to http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/google-nexus-6.html (will it be listed at http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phones ?) & https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_6_64GB_Midnight_Blue?id=nexus_6_blue_64gb & http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/nexus-6-header/Nexus-6/nexus-6-motorola-us.html ..?
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They should still have demos tomorrow right & won't the stores only carry the 32GB anyway referring those who want the 64GB to http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/google-nexus-6.html (will it be listed at http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phones ?) & https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_6_64GB_Midnight_Blue?id=nexus_6_blue_64gb & http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/nexus-6-header/Nexus-6/nexus-6-motorola-us.html ..?
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According to Des on Twitter, one of the reasons for the delay was to make sure all locations were able to get a demo phone. As the leaked list showed, only 2/3 of locations were even getting a demo, and only 1/3 were getting sellable stock.
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According to Des on Twitter, one of the reasons for the delay was to make sure all locations were able to get a demo phone. As the leaked list showed, only 2/3 of locations were even getting a demo, and only 1/3 were getting sellable stock.
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So 11/19 all should have demos & stock to sell otherwise This list linked from http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/1...ednesday-from-t-mobile-check-this-list-first/ or is that no longer happening?
I called today because at one point there were rumors demos might show up today & was told they were expecting demos tomorrow & only 32GB MBlue but I'd definitely call again before heading there..
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So 11/19 all should have demos & stock to sell otherwise This list linked from http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/1...ednesday-from-t-mobile-check-this-list-first/ or is that no longer happening?
I called today because at one point there were rumors demos might show up today & was told they were expecting demos tomorrow & only 32GB MBlue but I'd definitely call again before heading there..
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I got a feeling one will be able to order it from 11/19. Then wait another 2-4 weeks for delivery. Should be available in hand by Xmas. :good:
wait so will we still be able to pre-order online tonight? no right?
glitchhawk said:
wait so will we still be able to pre-order online tonight? no right?
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Talking about T-mo? No, they said everything is pushed back a week, even online orders.
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I got a feeling one will be able to order it from 11/19. Then wait another 2-4 weeks for delivery. Should be available in hand by Xmas. :good:
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I want the largest available.. 64GB in this case (I'd take 128GB if it were available) so I'm not going to find it tomorrow but hope to get it before Xmas..
At least http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OH4I2IC shipped expected Thursday (when Prime shipping was included for its $16.99 price) :victory:
Speaking to one of my friends who also works at T-Mobile today around 9PM EST he told me the email they received was no sale in store but they can direct ship from the store to the customer. I asked he got no email of delayed launch and he said not today maybe if it does it will come in tomorrow. He's a trust worthy guy and knows what hes talking about just as crazy about this stuff as me.
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Speaking to one of my friends who also works at T-Mobile today around 9PM EST he told me the email they received was no sale in store but they can direct ship from the store to the customer. I asked he got no email of delayed launch and he said not today maybe if it does it will come in tomorrow. He's a trust worthy guy and knows what hes talking about just as crazy about this stuff as me.
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Guess he doesn't know that Tmobile stores don't ship from the store to the customer....
I though I saw can order in store and ship home. I have seen this option multiple times
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Guess he doesn't know that Tmobile stores don't ship from the store to the customer....
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I though I saw can order in store and ship home. I have seen this option multiple times
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Direct ship, yeah they can order it for CX and have it sent to store. If he's saying he can order you one, you might wanna do that fast before they block it for him
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I just called 611 from T-Mobile and they are not letting you order the phone over the phone. So if a store will let you buy one then you are lucky and jump on it. But I highly doubt that anyone from t mobile is going to sell it earlier.
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I have to say, I am very disappointed in the launch of this device. Why no just wait to announce it until you have a proper supply?
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I have to say, I am very disappointed in the launch of this device. Why no just wait to announce it until you have a proper supply?
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Just like any business, you have a plan. Moto promised them stock for the date they planned. Looks like Moto failed to deliver for whatever reason (could've been a manufacturing issue)
I just called one of the stores on that leaked list. They told me they did not have any for sale but I could come in and pre-order.
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I want the largest available.. 64GB in this case (I'd take 128GB if it were available) so I'm not going to find it tomorrow but hope to get it before Xmas..
At least http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OH4I2IC shipped expected Thursday (when Prime shipping was included for its $16.99 price) :victory:
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Amazon notified me yesterday that the Spigen cases I ordered were "shipped by Spigen" and would be arriving 11/25-28.
Well, this is what I get for not checking the N6 forums yesterday. Stopped by the store and they didn't even know about the delay until I asked about the phone. That's when the rep saw the internal memo saying the launch was pushed back. It's complete BS to push back a launch date the day before. They already knew there was limited supply.