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Hey everyone I have been monitoring the price of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 daily from late November 2011 and its amazing that this phone has climbed from basically $499.99 to now over $600 on ebay and $559 and $569.
I think the increase in price which is due to its overwhelming demand is a testament to how great the product is but sadly it really prevents me from going in on the experience because I cant afford it right now.
The price trends do leave me wondering how much further the price can go though.
Any thoughts?
Meh nothing compared to ehat happened to the Leo (my fave phone i ever had). Prices in the states are different and ebay isnt a good price guide, I see this for £600 when released now you can get it from carphone whorehouse for about £400 on pre pay
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Ok I see your point im not in the US actually but I mostly buy electronics from the US. Can you point me to site or person that sells the i9100 for a good price outside the USA?
As I said id love to join the android party with a i9100 asap but the price is prohibitive for me. I have been using a N95 8gb for 4 years now so im in need of a change.
To be honest, I'm tired of S2, I wanna really something fresh like S3...
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dorian95 said:
To be honest, I'm tired of S2, I wanna really something fresh like S3...
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Oh you poor boy
mite put mine on ebay, make a bit of profit then buy the white gs2 near me...hmmm...
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dorian95 said:
To be honest, I'm tired of S2, I wanna really something fresh like S3...
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Lol. I promise u this... the galaxy s3 wont b able to fly .
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
Yeah, no doubt, I just want really something new, in terms of look/design
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Mezzi said:
Hey everyone I have been monitoring the price of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 daily from late November 2011 and its amazing that this phone has climbed from basically $499.99 to now over $600 on ebay and $559 and $569.
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Hasn't the Thailand floods last year have something to do with this? One of the largest manufacturers of semiconductors used in mobile devices is located there (I think it's Hana Electronics). And I've seen the same trend in other electronic markets. I've been trying to purchase a Canon 60D slr and stores are having a hard time getting them.
The Thailand floods could have something to do with it but im seeing declines in other similar models.
The prices for most of android devices climbed up a bit after release of latest iphone, I see that that release was mostly disappointment for everyone, there's nothing in it that can beat sgs2 or some other android tops. That's why prices gone up. Android has more potential for future.
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Maybe this is specific to different countries because on say eBay in Ireland and the UK ive noticed a slight drop in the price, nothing major but you can pick up a SGSII for €370 if you search and if you get lucky on fleabay you may even get it cheaper.
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brack11 said:
The prices for most of android devices climbed up a bit after release of latest iphone, I see that that release was mostly disappointment for everyone, there's nothing in it that can beat sgs2 or some other android tops. That's why prices gone up. Android has more potential for future.
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This is also true, despite the release of the Galaxy Nexus it still doesn't beat this phone, no micro SD card facility was a shocking emission, the Galaxy Note whilst a serious piece of kit is just far too big for most people for a phone, the size of this phone is perfect even slightly bigger but it the Galaxy S3 was as big as the Note i wouldn't buy it but i don't think it will be.
got it right on. There is not a single android phone that runs as smoothly as the sgs2-especially out of the box. I have been due for an upgrade for a while and just dont want to use it just yet. As far as the Nexus, had it for a day and promptly gave it back. I dont care what anyone says, its laggy as hell if you're coming from the exynos sgs2.
I bought my i9100 for 529.99 @ ebay unlocked tho
I use it without any problem, I'm from Ecuador.
In Ireland you can pick one up for under 350€.I got mine brand new for 340 and unlocked it myself , saved myself 300 euro by not going to a shop.
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Bought mine for $3900 HKD a few months ago, dropped to $3800 or even more right now.
$3900 HKD = $502USD
$1USD = $7.8HKD
Good 'nuf because I sold my iPhone 4 for $3200HKD and added $700HKD for the SGS2.
I9100 model has very high demand which Samsung cannot meet, hence they are replacing it with slightly different I9100G model. Due to this the proce of I9100 has increased. Atleast thats the case here in India. You no longer spot I9100 here, only I9100G.
i bought mine for 400€ in an online shop from the netherlands in december, i also recently noticed the price rose to 440€ already in a month!
atulalvenkar said:
I9100 model has very high demand which Samsung cannot meet, hence they are replacing it with slightly different I9100G model. Due to this the proce of I9100 has increased. Atleast thats the case here in India. You no longer spot I9100 here, only I9100G.
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Yes thats true. even here in malaysia. about rm100 more. U need to know the guy in order to get it and if u do, it'll be an open box.
I still went ahead with the "G" and never looked back on this decision.
Prices are actually going down here.
Even in local shops, the S2 goes for 435,-€ at the moment, stock, sealed, unlocked.
Found this on Ebay Australia - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Samsung-...51181232414?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item3a7b91711e
I want one....
Though reading through the specs they seem a little bit wrong, what do you think?
Either its just been launched or the add is fake for couple of reasons US does not have a 3G version and second its list OS as 4.1 which is JB which is not out yet so do not think this is a gen add
Alot of the specs are wrong. It smells fishy, for example it lists ram as 1GB but my note has 2.
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Lots wrong. Camera, memory, comes with case? All seems odd. But the oddest part, why the work PHOTOSHOP in the description? Are you just buying a picture?
I also chked ebay. Sellers seems to be taking buyers for a ride. I found a 32gb Note 10.1 with WiFI +3G. But fine print revealed that it is a 16GB Note with 16GB Micro SD Card. There is no 32/64Gb Note with wifi+3G in US Mkt.
Yeah I've seen that... But it is the genuine Oz ebay, but saying that ebay can be host to some dodgy sellers too....
Maybe there's a different model in Korea....
I do have a 32GB 3G note 10.1 however, but only found it from 1 seller here in Oz - JB Hifi...
And it comes with two batteries..... This cannot be real.
clive48 said:
There is no 32/64Gb Note with wifi+3G in US Mkt.
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There never will be any 3G Note in the U.S. market as Samsung doesn't sell unlocked devices here. Any 3G Note sold in the U.S. was imported from somewhere else. A Note passed through the FCC with AT&T's LTE bands but that's been it so far. And I'm sure the calling and messaging features will be disabled because, well, it's AT&T.
My box says: Made in Vietnam by Samsung.
I have owned Samsung Galaxy S2, Note 1, Note 2, older Note 10.1 tablet and they all were made in Korea. This is first one made in Vietnam.
I bought two Note 10.1 2014 Black 32 GB and both of my boxes say Made in Vietnam by Samsung.
It was made in Vietnam. That still takes some getting used to here in the US, seeing made in Vietnam, not that I'm against it (I'd rather have it made in the US, but what can ya do), it's just weird to see it. I was 4 in 1975 when the war ended.
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It was made in Vietnam. That still takes some getting used to here in the US, seeing made in Vietnam, not that I'm against it (I'd rather have it made in the US, but what can ya do), it's just weird to see it. I was 4 in 1975 when the war ended.
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Haven`t got my new 2014 edition yet , but had bought 2 from the 2012 edition , 1st one made in Korea & the 2nd was made in Vitenam & build quality was horrible with the Vietnamese one, Korean Build was much more firm & solid.
Mine was made in Nam.
It's a dark day.
i thought the Vietnam Factory was dedicated to the market of middle east / africa
while S Korea Factory directed towards Europe and North America, thats why we try here in middle east to get the Version from Europe or USA with older model of 10.1
need more people to confirm that from USA, or what Retailers selling which version
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i thought the Vietnam Factory was dedicated to the market of middle east / africa
while N Korea Factory directed towards Europe and North America, thats why we try here in middle east to get the Version from Europe or USA with older model of 10.1
need more people to confirm that from USA, or what Retailers selling which version
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Strange enough i have one of my colleagues @ work who got his 2012 Note 3G from the states that was made in China
Dr_Muhsin said:
i thought the Vietnam Factory was dedicated to the market of middle east / africa
while N Korea Factory directed towards Europe and North America, thats why we try here in middle east to get the Version from Europe or USA with older model of 10.1
need more people to confirm that from USA, or what Retailers selling which version
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I think you mean South Korea
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Vietnam here. Chicago, USA, 32GB black from best buy
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The Serial sticker on my "2014 Note 10.1" box just says: Made by Samsung. Couldn't find any other reference anywhere on the box, besides letters in the Serial number.
Vietnam here. Vietnam is the new low-cost labor source of Asia so its not that surprising. Its probably just assembly the same way components are made in china and then assembled in places like Taiwan or Hong Kong. Still wish it was made in Korea. At any rate its mostly irrelevant. Everything is done by machines.
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Same here. just made by Samsung.
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Nothing wrong with Made in Vietnam. They have good labor laws that protect factory workers from work abuse. Big quality brands such as Kipling, Northface, etc.. have factories in Vietnam.
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TeeeJaay said:
Nothing wrong with Made in Vietnam. They have good labor laws that protect factory workers from work abuse. Big quality brands such as Kipling, Northface, etc.. have factories in Vietnam.
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Well, they also have a staunchly communist government, that doesn't allow dissent or protest,so they may have good labor laws, but the people have little to no freedom to speak out.
Made in Vietnam. Supporting the Dong.
I hope Made in South Korea isn't becoming extinct like Made in Japan/USA/etc. Previous Samsung mobile devices have been Made in South Korea and the quality has been proven. I'm open minded towards made in other places but the quality is unknown. For example, my new Made in China Note 3 has multi-touch issue which wasn't an issue with Made in South Korea Note 2.
I wonder how to check where my tablet is made?
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I wonder how to check where my tablet is made?
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For Samsung phones it's usually printed on the phone underneath the battery. For tablet, you have to go by what's printed on the sticker affixed to box.
IIRC Some of the things that were done so cheaply in China have moved to VietNam, as laber rates in China go up. Perhaps that has something to do with it.
My Best Buy purchased white 16GB model was also made in Vietnam. I, too, was surprised to see this. I prefer Made in Korea as well.
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I can't seem to find anywhere to pre-order the note edge. I want a contract-free unlocked phone.
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I can't seem to find anywhere to pre-order the note edge. I want a contract-free unlocked phone.
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I did it at www.clove.co.uk .
I don't know in wich country you are living in but ask them about the region lock thing, they should be able to unlock it for you if this is the case.
Cheers~
How much are they charging? Or is it just a waiting list. I emailed them asking about dates, prices, and lock. Will update when I get a reply.
Any other shops out there?
541,67 pounds (~886 US dollars ) excluding taxes and shipping.
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i did a google, news.com/au reporting Note Edge be release on Nov 5 2014.
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i did a google, news.com/au reporting Note Edge be release on Nov 5 2014.
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I hope it is that soon.
I live in the US. I know that the Note 4 will be coming out in October of this year.
Then they said the note edge will be released before the end of this year. I did read somewhere that the Canada release was going to be the bring of 2015 and it would be after the US launch.
either way I am getting this phone ASAP.
Just pre ordered the black version of Edge from Clove in UK. Hope Samsung releases the phone soon.
Preordering in Romania
Hi there!
In Romania you can preorder the 64 gb version on quickmobile.ro at a price of about 1.000 euros!!!!
A bit too much if you ask me! (taxes included).
Lol isn't that too much must be an error
I saw this ebay ad for a Galaxy Note Edge pre-order for £559 with est delivery for 28 October to 4t Nov.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171485130761?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true
Seems a bit doggy - title was misleading, it says Galaxy Note 4 Edge. So I asked the following questions:
1. Can you confirm it's the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or the Galaxy Note Edge you're selling? It's confusing because the title says Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge.
2. Is this UK or International version?
3. Are you selling the 32GB or 64GB model?
4. Since this is a pre order, what are your policy on cancellation?
Got this reply back:
Hi
Follow the below link ..
www.samsung.com/uk/GalaxyNote4
2GB RAM+16GB ROM
Product is full uk spec version.
1 year warranty
Aiden
Now I am convinced its doggy!
But aren't the international versions lacking the proper LTE bands? I really don't want to spend that much $ and not get LTE!
anybody tried yatango? it says here in the article they have it omg
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/568840/20141008/yatango-galaxy-note-4-edge-specifications-price.htm
Yatango.com.au seems that is shipping only in Australia
Hi guys,
I am considering buying this from Japan via internet, I wanted to know the following:
If Samsung releases updates firmware, will I be able to update the phone?
Is there anything else I need to watch out for?
Many thanks in advance.
how much are they selling in japan and doesnt the back cover come with those branded japanese telecom companies?
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how much are they selling in japan and doesnt the back cover come with those branded japanese telecom companies?
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I saw them on ebay for $999.
And yes they will have the branding on the battery back.
And some wont have the LTE since the US uses a different brand for it.
Its best to just wait till he hits your area and buy it then.
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I saw them on ebay for $999.
And yes they will have the branding on the battery back.
And some wont have the LTE since the US uses a different brand for it.
Its best to just wait till he hits your area and buy it then.
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Yep, its the one on ebay. I asked seller some questions about it working in UK, they replied back saying it won't work on all carriers. I will probably have to give up on that one.
The problem is no one has even the faints of idea when it would come to UK. I don't want to wait for months. Might force myself to buy the Note 4.
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Yep, its the one on ebay. I asked seller some questions about it working in UK, they replied back saying it won't work on all carriers. I will probably have to give up on that one.
The problem is no one has even the faints of idea when it would come to UK. I don't want to wait for months. Might force myself to buy the Note 4.
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Waiting is better then giving in for something you don't want or spending money on something that might not work for you.
When they had talk about the note 4 I wasn't to much in to it.
I had an s2 for a very long time. Everybody ask when I was going to upgrade to the s3. But i didnt want it since it wasn't that big of a difference. Then the htc one m7 came out so I got that since it was a bigger upgrade for me.
then I got the note 3 from there.
And I know how samsung does things and knew it wouldn't be a big leap. From my note 3 to the note 4.
But then I hear about the edge and I've been waiting that phone since they show the tech demo last year.
So Yea wait for what you really want. Or you could rock the note 4 and sell it when the edge is released in your area.
or you can blow a hole in your wallet and buy both haha
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Waiting is better then giving in for something you don't want or spending money on something that might not work for you.
When they had talk about the note 4 I wasn't to much in to it.
I had an s2 for a very long time. Everybody ask when I was going to upgrade to the s3. But i didnt want it since it wasn't that big of a difference. Then the htc one m7 came out so I got that since it was a bigger upgrade for me.
then I got the note 3 from there.
And I know how samsung does things and knew it wouldn't be a big leap. From my note 3 to the note 4.
But then I hear about the edge and I've been waiting that phone since they show the tech demo last year.
So Yea wait for what you really want. Or you could rock the note 4 and sell it when the edge is released in your area.
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or you can blow a hole in your wallet and buy both haha
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Thanks for you advice. I agree with what you're saying, I know I'll never be entirely happy and will always be looking out for the Edge. But not knowing when, if ever it will come to my country is the problem.
Avenging,
Wish I could buy both but that won't happen.
I think I'll get N4 now and sell it off as soon as the Edge becomes available.
Hi guys, i will be transiting in Hongkong and i'm looking to buy a note 4 there.
i'm looking particularly for the snapdragon 805 version (n910f)...
does anybody knows shop that sells this particular model or whether this model is available in Hongkong?
i looked at samsung's website and they only have the exynos version..
any helps will be appreciated, thanks!
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Yo I would be careful out in Mong Kok or Golden computer arcades areas, you will be hard pressed to find an SD out there unless someone has bought some from the states.
Exy is what you would find as Korea is not far off from Hong Kong.
TBF my EXY was bought from my local dealer in SAI Kung off the east coast.
My whole family buys of one authorised dealer in that town for the last ten years no issues and no problems he even offers to buy back old tech at a fair price.
I can't guarantee you the prices I get, as he he is a family friend, but I can offer you his address and you can try and see what he has?
But like I said becarefull of the copy market.
I live in the UK and everytime I have any issues I take a picture of the reciept send it to Samsung UK as he is an authorised seller so the UK Samsung have dealt with my issues quickly without any hasstles so the international guarantee is good!
buy it at the airport. HKIA has a phone shop near the cafe / lounges.
the exynos version is far superior than the snapdragon.
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buy it at the airport. HKIA has a phone shop near the cafe / lounges.
the exynos version is far superior than the snapdragon.
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Hi. I will also be going thru hong kong soon. Could you tell me the approx price of the exynos model? Will the price be the same as in a samsumg official store? Also will it be the n910c or the n910u? Thx
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Yo I would be careful out in Mong Kok or Golden computer arcades areas, you will be hard pressed to find an SD out there unless someone has bought some from the states.
Exy is what you would find as Korea is not far off from Hong Kong.
TBF my EXY was bought from my local dealer in SAI Kung off the east coast.
My whole family buys of one authorised dealer in that town for the last ten years no issues and no problems he even offers to buy back old tech at a fair price.
I can't guarantee you the prices I get, as he he is a family friend, but I can offer you his address and you can try and see what he has?
But like I said becarefull of the copy market.
I live in the UK and everytime I have any issues I take a picture of the reciept send it to Samsung UK as he is an authorised seller so the UK Samsung have dealt with my issues quickly without any hasstles so the international guarantee is good!
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Nah bro! Thx for the advice on mongkok and golden computer square! Was planning to go to mongkok to buy one but after seeing your advice and seeing that the fake one is the one that has n910f tag, i will be much more carefull when going there..
Btw thank you for the offer on the authorised dealer, but if i'm planning to buy the exy version i will be buying through expansys or other authorised shop. Thx!
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buy it at the airport. HKIA has a phone shop near the cafe / lounges.
the exynos version is far superior than the snapdragon.
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Is there any price different between the shop at airport and other shop like fortress or expansys due to tax or duty free?
Was planning to buy the snapdragon one because more developer supports (it has cm12 already!). But might change my minds.. Thx for the reply.
Hello the airport is a safe option it would expect to pay a little more money.
The model of the phone would be SM-N910U same as the exynos 8 core unit SM-N910C.
I've not tried the snapdragon except in a shop and both are good but even everything I expect read maintains the exynos version is better considering its the primary handset used in Korea. I would expect people to pay about 7000k in HKD dollars or roughly U$900. Might be cheaper but don't know never bought one at an airport. But I got mine last year for 6500k so it should have dropped in price. Also look at the edge as it might be out by now.
The one being sold in fortress is the galaxy note 4 duos, sm-n9100 which is fine. It's pretty much identical to the regular snapdragon note 4, but just be aware which model you are purchasing.
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I know for a fact that the Hong Kong Version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 use the Exynos SOC rather than the Snapdragon. As the model number for the Hong Kong Version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is SM-N910H.
The best place to get one would be in Fortress or Broadway as both of these store sell the official retail Hong Kong Version.
My only question is would the Hong Kong Version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 be Region Free?