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Just got my blue SGS3 today and I've noticed one area where the finish appears scratched, but UNDERNEATH the glaze. Hard to photograph with my crappy old phone, but the photo makes it look less noticeable than it really is.
Should I keep it or send it back? Anyone else got this prob?
I see what you mean. Maybe that's the reason the blue was delayed in the UK?
maybe thats the issue they had for recalling all the blues. Yours slipped though the net
Blue went back for a respray .
jje
It's not a cheap phone and it's brand new... I wouldn't be happy with that finish either and would get it replaced.
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PCadvisor is reporting that the Blue version of the SIII won't be available for a few days yet.
Got mine today in Australia. Finish is perfect as far as I can tell, has none of issues shown by op. Send it back.
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It's not a cheap phone and it's brand new... I wouldn't be happy with that finish either and would get it replaced.
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^^ this. For a phone that costs $700, I'd think anything that looks like it shouldn't be there warrants a replacement.
Take that ish back!
Well I've called up my service provider and they've agreed to replace it with another new one - only problem is that they aren't getting another batch in for 2 weeks new one won't arrive til 27th June...
I can still keep this one til then, but it means I have to baby it/not take it out for fear of dropping it/not root it, basically treat it as a loaner.
I'm half tempted to say f*ck it, I'll just keep it - but you're all right, this is an expensive machine, I don't want a faulty paint job! Who's to say it won't get worse as well, since it's a prob with manufacturing process.
Get a replacement and ask for bill credit for your trouble... you're going to have to re input all your apps and info... worth a shot
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Get a replacement and ask for bill credit for your trouble... you're going to have to re input all your apps and info... worth a shot
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Already ahead of ya - they've agreed to waive the 2wks fees (£17) that I'll be without my "own" S3. I thought about going ape and demanding a whole month (£34), but took pity on the girl in the call centre in India.
Plus it's not really Three's fault, it's Samsung's fault. Three haven't been too bad to me so far, so I won't be an a**hole difficult customer to them until it's warranted
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It's not a cheap phone and it's brand new... I wouldn't be happy with that finish either and would get it replaced.
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I agree with this guy.
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Already ahead of ya - they've agreed to waive the 2wks fees (£17) that I'll be without my "own" S3. I thought about going ape and demanding a whole month (£34), but took pity on the girl in the call centre in India.
Plus it's not really Three's fault, it's Samsung's fault. Three haven't been too bad to me so far, so I won't be an a**hole difficult customer to them until it's warranted
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You're half right it's not their fault but you didn't buy it from Samsung, you bought it from them. They have to stand by their products. And if she offered two weeks best believe she can do better
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Already ahead of ya - they've agreed to waive the 2wks fees (£17) that I'll be without my "own" S3. I thought about going ape and demanding a whole month (£34), but took pity on the girl in the call centre in India.
Plus it's not really Three's fault, it's Samsung's fault. Three haven't been too bad to me so far, so I won't be an a**hole difficult customer to them until it's warranted
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I'd recommend that you tell them your situation that you'll keep it till the new stock arrives and they ship it to you. I remember having a similar issue with my Motorola razor v9 flip phone (att USA). They sent me a new razor and asked me to return the defective phone once I've received the new one. This should work for them.
Ps: Lol looks like have a thing for Indian girls jk.
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keep it and fanny about with it to your hearts content till they replace it. just remember and revert it to stock and triangle away before you post it back to them.
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You're half right it's not their fault but you didn't buy it from Samsung, you bought it from them. They have to stand by their products. And if she offered two weeks best believe she can do better
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True, but do you honestly think they are going to open every box and inspect for bad craftsmanship? If they were part of the assembly process then sure, but they merely order en mass and then either drop ship to their customers or reship from their warehouse.
I think the OP is doing the right and ethical thing by not blowing this out of proportion. To many people these days try and milk every little "mistake" that cross their path. But to each their own, the important thing is that he is getting a replacement with no down time and a few bucks for his troubles.
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Why couldn't they just have made a black model, like every other phone.
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Why couldn't they just have made a black model, like every other phone.
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I like the pebble blue colour, a lot. I much prefer it over plain black or white
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Why couldn't they just have made a black model, like every other phone.
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Think it has something to do with Apple, whether they want to admit it or not. Had a black version been available, I'd have gotten that one, but I've settled with the white version for now(was going for the blue version, but after seeing it in person I'm glad I went with white when the former was delayed).
It'll probably not be that long lived if the Note 2 gets released in October.
Hey all,
If you notice on my signature I have an iPhone. Nothing to say here. I don't want to get into which OS is best, and the reason for keeping an iPhone for so long.... I have my reasons; anyways, time to move along and the Note II is really teasing me. I have some extra cash before all the huge expenses in December and definitely I want this thing.
Now, I found that a seller at Amazon already has the 16GB version of the Note II. I live in Belize, and I cannot pre-order from US carriers, but I can get anything from the US without any sweat (as long as I have the cash to pay the shipper from US and the import taxes here at home...). So, should I jump the gun on this one or wait till after the official release date in the US?
Ron
See if you can purchase from Newegg. They are on sale for $699.99.
Hey thanks guy. That's a fair deal. Thing is, I kinda prefer white as smudges are less visible, and secondly Amazon knows my address is a freight forwarder so I get no Sales Tax charge, whereas I'd believe newegg would.
So I guess you guys see no real benefit in waiting for amazon or Samsung selling these directly... I'll buy it from Amazon then, unless you have a promo code for newegg
Ron
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Hey thanks guy. That's a fair deal. Thing is, I kinda prefer white as smudges are less visible, and secondly Amazon knows my address is a freight forwarder so I get no Sales Tax charge, whereas I'd believe newegg would.
So I guess you guys see no real benefit in waiting for amazon or Samsung selling these directly... I'll buy it from Amazon then, unless you have a promo code for newegg
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Recommended seller from Amazon is techno.trading.house.
Why have you kept a iphone so long bro?
i agree with techo.trading.house
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Recommended seller from Amazon is techno.trading.house.
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tth is a good seller, i got mine from e bay from this guy and it should be here tomorrow
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tth is a good seller, i got mine from e bay from this guy and it should be here tomorrow
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So how do you know he is a good seller? Just joshing here... I'll buy it, I'll not be able to sleep for the next week or so...
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Well, thanks for the encouragement guys. It's been bought, and just like that I spent a good chunk of my pay. If it makes it to Miami by the 9th, it'll be in my hands by next week Friday. If it makes it after that, then I'll have to eat my finger nails until Wed of week after next...
See you at the water cooler.
And to the Texas bro asking how I survived all this while with an iPhone. Well, you an show the arse where the water is, but you can't force him to drink.... and secondly what held me back considerably was the craps-load of apps I've bought over the years - it's considerable....
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because ebay ratings
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So how do you know he is a good seller? Just joshing here... I'll buy it, I'll not be able to sleep for the next week or so...
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the guy has nearly 3000 ratings on ebay , 99.7% positive as well as was very responsive about the questions i asked him about. also mailed me to ask if i wanted overnight for a little more than what i had paid, ended up taking up his offer for $14 all in all $729 paid. id say still cheaper than many of the other sellers.
Are you freaking kidding me. After reading that the guy offered to ship your phone faster for couple more bucks, I went and wanted to email him that proposal. Guess what. This thing shipped 15 minutes after I placed the order....
Well, he deserves kudos indeed. So FedEx says it will be delivered the 10, I hope it makes it the 9th...
Ron
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I may sound inpatient but i'm sick of waiting months for android devices i want (asus transformer infinity). I currently have a wp htc mozart which im dying to give up for a nexus 4. I know we have no clue about when will see more stock on google play but should i wait or spend an extra $150 on ebay.
Don't buy that on eBay if you don't want to loose your money...
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I would day wait. It's a while now since Google stopped accepting orders, surely it can't be long now till they open up again?
Up to you though, of course.
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I personally was also tempted to buy one off ebay! Some of the prices weren't actually that bad. Considering the fact that google does charge you for the shipment you can get one off ebay for about £300, I even saw one sold on auction for £280. However coming to think about it more, the question remains that in case of a fault with the phone, replacement or customer service who do you deal with? The seller or ebay? Surely it has to be the seller since was bought off play store under his/her name to his/her address right?!
Just remember that Google will not handle any warranty claims if you're not the original purchaser and that purchase was from Google play. They'll tell you to go to LG for any issues.
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Wait. That's what I'm doing. I doubt they will ever release it in the Netherlands, but I'm just going to import it from another country.
I keep my eye on ebay though. Sometimes you can get a good deal, but most of the time the price goes up pretty fast.
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Im selling one 16Gb with google bumper...inbox for any question!
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selling devices on xda is illegal
sorry
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selling devices on xda is illegal
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Hardly illegal, just not allowed
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You can sell it when the marketplace opens again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=476
It's going to become available some time this week for sure! It's only logical, they shipped all the 2nd round orders, Canada's shipment was resumed and T-Mobile US is getting stocks. Unless google is planning to pile up N4's in their back doors then they are gonna put it back up for sale.
I bought mine off of eBay, don't regret at all!
i sold and unopened new nexus 4 on ebay. i set it up as a bid selling item, and was able to sell it for 475$
what sucks tho is that ebay took 45 dollars of that sale plus paypal got 14$. in the end i didnt really make much more than what i paid for. I wont be selling electronics on ebay again.
You could also try Kijiji or Craigslist and get it the next day like I did. Just be very careful
im going to take the risk found a pretty decent offer considering it comes with bumper as well, hopefully google dont make a fool out of me but i understand how some say if its damage what you going to do? Well considering Google cant get their game together, I can't imagine it being very easy to repair or help out. Thanks all for your opinions.
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I bought mine off of eBay, don't regret at all!
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Got my N4 today! Like you I started considering getting it off ebay but then came across Carphone Warehouse deals and I got it for £379 16GB with £10 pound top up.
PROS:
-Got it in Store so no Shipping cost
-Got it it in Hand today
-Resealable price considering they are sold on Ebay over £400
-14 Days return and refund (So if in 14 days google restocks.. )
-It's Carphone Warehouse a trusted retailer and in case of a issue you ain't dealing with a seller on Ebay!
CONS:
-I'm in UK so don't know about other countries
-Very few branches actually have it (If you live in London I got mine in Kilbern High Road) Otherwise go on the store locator find all the stores around you and use the stock checker to see if it's available
No way I got my nexus in Kilburn Highroad as well
BTW its only 28days exchange policy you can't get a refund for it only one exchange if faulty
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No way I got my nexus in Kilburn Highroad as well
BTW its only 28days exchange policy you can't get a refund for it only one exchange if faulty
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LOL small world we live in... Dude the lady there told me comes with 14 days returns, but not sure about the 28 days exchange but must be right if you say so !
Hey everyone, anyone got any idea how much the note 3 will be simfree in the UK I've got an s3 at the moment and I bloody hate it need something a lot more powerful with a better screen and screen size. I'd be willing to pay like 500-550 although wouldn't be willing to pay over the odds like 700 for it or what they normally try to charge. So yeah anyone got any idea on how much the note 3 will be simfree only as I really don't want to be stuck in and tied down to a contract.
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Hey everyone, anyone got any idea how much the note 3 will be simfree in the UK I've got an s3 at the moment and I bloody hate it need something a lot more powerful with a better screen and screen size. I'd be willing to pay like 500-550 although wouldn't be willing to pay over the odds like 700 for it or what they normally try to charge. So yeah anyone got any idea on how much the note 3 will be simfree only as I really don't want to be stuck in and tied down to a contract.
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It's gonna cost you about 649 Pounds without contract also worth a mention according to them "The first 500 customers to pre-order a Galaxy Note 3 and Gear will get a £50 reward when they trade in any old phone at the Samsung Experience Store Launch Event."
For more info about pre ordering the Note 3 http://www.samsungnote3andgear.co.uk/
Check out clove UK. I've pre-ordered mine there last night... It will probably end up costing me 725 aussie dollars with FedEx shipping
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this is from Clove UK
"Both white and black models of the Galaxy Note 3 are now available to pre-order at a preliminary £495 + delivery & VAT where applicable"
Which +VAT here is £594 +pp
i'm quite sure there will be similar if not cheaper pricings as they are available end Sept
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Check out clove UK. I've pre-ordered mine there last night... It will probably end up costing me 725 aussie dollars with FedEx shipping
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Sorry I cannot link URL's (new user), but google unlocked-mobiles!
I believe you get 3 months free insurance with it, cost £598 for 32gb version.
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Check out clove UK. I've pre-ordered mine there last night... It will probably end up costing me 725 aussie dollars with FedEx shipping
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hey man, everytime I check the forums for my new phone coming out details. I always see you aha.
I live in Auckland
can't help but upgrade aye bro? xD
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hey man, everytime I check the forums for my new phone coming out details. I always see you aha.
I live in Auckland
can't help but upgrade aye bro? xD
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Yeah bro! It's a yearly routine now. Well, it's has been since GN1 ;p I remember you from last year too! Are you upgrading this year?
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yeah man of course haha. I wanted to go HTC one max or xperia z ultra. but decided to go with note again due to some spec requirements. like flash and SD card. flash mainly for hunting, like for your keys in the dark or something lol...
I've pre ordered from handtec, they have always been pretty decently priced. especially when you choose royal mail. no one acts as your gst/tax customs unlike DHL. so you save heaps. fck buying it here. price is always like 300+ more. joke country haha.
plus its never in nz until like 3 months AFTER the rest of the world has it
feeling a custom ROM first day I get it, just like I did with the note 2. custom ROM first day. sweet phone there after xD
where in AUS you live? I always remember your SIG haha
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yeah man of course haha. I wanted to go HTC one max or xperia z ultra. but decided to go with note again due to some spec requirements. like flash and SD card. flash mainly for hunting, like for your keys in the dark or something lol...
I've pre ordered from handtec, they have always been pretty decently priced. especially when you choose royal mail. no one acts as your gst/tax customs unlike DHL. so you save heaps. fck buying it here. price is always like 300+ more. joke country haha.
plus its never in nz until like 3 months AFTER the rest of the world has it
feeling a custom ROM first day I get it, just like I did with the note 2. custom ROM first day. sweet phone there after xD
where in AUS you live? I always remember your SIG haha
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Yeah, prices are way too high here! I'm from Melbourne! I have actually lived in Auckland for 2 years about 10 years ago and I loved it! Where abouts in Auckland are you?
I went with clove again this time. Although Handtec is cheaper but after my horrible experience with them for my GN1 (I don't know if you remember it, I have mentioned it last year) I have decided never to buy from them again.
I have also had a pretty bad experience with DHL last year for the delivery of GN2, so this time I went with the slightly more expensive FedEx ;p
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nah not aware of your issue, what was it? I live in greenlane. pretty central. like 1 min walk to the MC D's haha. at the greenlane round about.
what happened with dhl?
I've been Melbourne a bit. got mates there. nice city. bigger Auckland, I could live there easy. instead I'm moving to Europe in Jan next year. making use of my EU passport.
FedEx is pretty good. I've never had problems with them before. I bought my first android from clove. the s2. haha. was a sweet phone back then. I went to it from an iPhone 2 or 3 cant remember now. yonks ago
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nah not aware of your issue, what was it? I live in greenlane. pretty central. like 1 min walk to the MC D's haha. at the greenlane round about.
what happened with dhl?
I've been Melbourne a bit. got mates there. nice city. bigger Auckland, I could live there easy. instead I'm moving to Europe in Jan next year. making use of my EU passport.
FedEx is pretty good. I've never had problems with them before. I bought my first android from clove. the s2. haha. was a sweet phone back then. I went to it from an iPhone 2 or 3 cant remember now. yonks ago
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Had to return 2 consecutive GN1 to them which cost me over 200 bucks because the first one had a bad screen bleed and second with bad dead pixels.
DHL last time had a 2 days deals with the shipping of my GN2 and lost the tracking those 2 days! So decided to spend a couple of dollars more and go with FedEx this time
So what colour have you chosen this time?
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wow that's epic **** luck. I got a 29" monitor the other day and came home, always dread turning on first time and seeing a dead pixel. I had about 8. had to drive alllll the way back. just a major mission. overseas would be even worse lol, no compensations for our shipping eh.
I went black, I've always done black/silver/dark. anything white and I feel like someone might comment on my iphone -_-
I think I waited last time only white was available for the note 2? or something like that, I just held off until the silver was available, think it was the note 2?
what color did you go?
what, spigen screen protectors are mid october in your hands? fck need a temp screen protector asap. link me to what you got? curious to see.
I was going to do a hybrid case but I don't like our already large phone, to be larger. that's why I've always got back replacements, never back/sides or even a complete case that covers the back piece.
from what I read, the spigen screen protector I got from amazon is available 20 september, say 10 days to get here. makes 30th, then if the note 3 is released 25th, say 5 days which is what I can remember how long it took last time, might both be bang on? and 10 days for the spigen is stretching it, I reckon it'll be like 5 days or 7 max
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Check out clove UK. I've pre-ordered mine there last night... It will probably end up costing me 725 aussie dollars with FedEx shipping
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How? Cloves prices without VAT is 495 pounds.. Converting that to aussie dollars gives 838 .
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How? Cloves prices without VAT is 495 pounds.. Converting that to aussie dollars gives 838 .
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Haha.. Sorry... Oops... I did euro to aussie dollars instead of pounds to aussie... Too much headphone buying from Germany hence the habit of euro to aussie conversion...
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actually I was wondering how your dollar was so strong. i was like, ****, I might WU you bro and you send it to me from melb haha
Haha... My bad my bad.. ;p
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$279 with $30 promo code CYBERMND9 for the black, CYBERMND16 for the white.
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$279 with $30 promo code CYBERMND9 for the black, CYBERMND16 for the white.
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Just picked one up, not quite as good as the crazy $179, but still a great price! If they were down in the $200s to begin with this tablet would have gotten more of the attention it deserved
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Just picked one up, not quite as good as the crazy $179, but still a great price! If they were down in the $200s to begin with this tablet would have gotten more of the attention it deserved
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Those idiots. There were plenty of people ready to drop the $299 that the pre-introduction rumors indicated. When it came in at $349, most of them walked away. If only...
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Agreed. The reviews tend to justify the $350 price, but it's just not a magic spot. $299 along with an actual advertising campaign would've sold these things like hotcakes.
Mark
Wonder if Newegg is dropping prices like crazy to unload the batch with the bad screens.
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Wonder if Newegg is dropping prices like crazy to unload the batch with the bad screens.
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That's really a pretty inflamatory question. The same could be said of virtually any retailer that discounts any product on Cyber Monday. Irrespective, Newegg's generous return policy makes it a non sequitur.
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Wonder if Newegg is dropping prices like crazy to unload the batch with the bad screens.
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I haven't received mine yet, but from what I've read, I doubt that the blue line is a big concern for all owners.
It's not. If not for the anal retentive folks here, I would have never even noticed it.
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It's not. If not for the anal retentive folks here, I would have never even noticed it.
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I noticed it the first day, but really never again. I use it all the time for playing games and browsing and even if I look for it I can't see it.
People just like to complain. It's like that on every device forum.
black is soldout... but white still available... great price,
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That's really a pretty inflamatory question. The same could be said of virtually any retailer that discounts any product on Cyber Monday. Irrespective, Newegg's generous return policy makes it a non sequitur.
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I don't see the N5 or new N7 discounted extensively like this. Anyways its just all speculation. The deals dead anyways.
The N5 and N7 are subsidized by Google from the start.
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received no blacklight problem
so i just received my g pad today and luckily no blacklight issue so this deal was good. Has anybody else order and received?
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so i just received my g pad today and luckily no blacklight issue so this deal was good. Has anybody else order and received?
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When did you order yours from Newegg? Still waiting on mine, crossing fingers to avoid backlight problems because it'd be tough for me to return where I live.
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When did you order yours from Newegg? Still waiting on mine, crossing fingers to avoid backlight problems because it'd be tough for me to return where I live.
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I ordered mine on monday and good luck to you. Not all all of them have problems
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I ordered mine on monday and good luck to you. Not all all of them have problems
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Geez. Mine's not due to get here until next Monday, even with 3-day shipping. Took them two days to get it shipped.
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Geez. Mine's not due to get here until next Monday, even with 3-day shipping. Took them two days to get it shipped.
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Mine came 2 days early from what ups said
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I ordered Monday and still shows as packaging, I've called twice trying to get overnight shipping for the delay, but no luck.
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