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Howdy,
I've finally aligned the stars and am ready to by the international note. Before I buy, I'd like to know how everyone feels about buying through Expanys USA vs. Amazon. I've used both companies before so I am very comfortable buying phones from them.
I just want to make sure that I get the version that has been updating the fastest. Not talking about ODIN, but software update to come to phone.
What versions are they selling - German, Hong Kong, etc?
Thanks!
You can probably get it for a bit cheaper off Amazon. If you're buying via Expansys make sure you look up for some discount vouchers. I bought my white international Galaxy Note from Expansys just 2 weeks ago and wow, next day shipping was AMAZING!
I got mine from expansys its German.
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Amazon price has dropped significantly. Bought mine there. Came with KK2.
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At this point just get it for the cheapest. If you choose amazon, make sure to check out the seller feedback. I personally went with expansys when it was first released.
Unless its under a certain price, i rather spend the extra for smooth transaction. Amazon is to much like ebay.
just wanted to vouch for global mobiles on amazon..i bought by note from them about 2 weeks ago ($30 more expensive then..=(), and they were fantastic. perfect condition German model,packed well, very attentive to detail.
also had 1-day shipping for 3.99 on prime..and it arrived less than 24 hours later!! =O
i just got mine last week from amazon...with 2 day shipping....super awesome service....my experience with amazon has been very excellent...no complaints so far.....i would suggest amazon
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angieutc said:
I just want to make sure that I get the version that has been updating the fastest. Not talking about ODIN, but software update to come to phone.
What versions are they selling - German, Hong Kong, etc?
Thanks!
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From a hardware standpoint, each version is exactly the same. The only real difference is the pre-loaded software/firmware. If you're planning to update via Kies, then it's probably best to flash a Euro firmware and take it from there. I know you mentioned that you don't want to deal with Odin, but honestly it's the best firmware solution for Samsung devices. It's really not that difficult either honestly.
Amazon, even if you have to pay taxes.
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Got mine from Amazon. $608.99 sold by TRD Trading GMBH white unlocked. Ordered Thursday March 30 Amazon Prime plus $3.99 shipping upgrade I got it Friday. Came in Samsung sealed box. Shipper included a US plug adapter to work with the international Samsung charge adapter and a couple of printed notes for how to change the language at startup from German to English and to setup the APN to AT&T. Had to look in here though to get MMS working.
All in all I'm extremely happy and finally enjoying my Note this weekend.
I got mine in November thru Amazon and TechnoTradingHouse.
Excellent experience with them. Mine was slightly delayed (5 days) and they bent over backwards to keep me posted as the delay was out of their control (customs).
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After posting my reply... I dont think you can go wrong with Expansys. They are top notch too.
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THANK YOU EVERYBODY! Amazon it is
Ive been going back and forth with expansys for the last 2 months with a defective sgs2 that they refuse to replace. Its currently at the uk samsung now going through "tests". Theres a quarter size blemish in the screen thats obvious yet im still jumping through hoops to get a replacent. I will never go with expansys again.
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After posting my reply... I dont think you can go wrong with Expansys. They are top notch too.
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Thanks for the recommendation! I think I am going to go with Amazon due to nostock fees. I remember when I used Exp in the past, they tacked on a nice nostock fee with my return. Although, in the end they are excellent too
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Ive been going back and forth with expansys for the last 2 months with a defective sgs2 that they refuse to replace. Its currently at the uk samsung now going through "tests". Theres a quarter size blemish in the screen thats obvious yet im still jumping through hoops to get a replacent. I will never go with expansys again.
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Wow. I'm soo sorry to hear of your bad experience. I guess this reinforces my first instinct to go with Amazon. I swear you can buy everything including your spouse on Amazon
There are so many sellers out there selling Note from different countries. Is the one from German is the best one?
I heard it's better to get the one from UK since:
a). They have good customer service and ACCEPT service request from out of UK
b). All the manuals are in English
So which country should I get the Note from? UK, Germany? ROM I can deal with, defective hardware.. well.. if it's not covered by Samsung in the origin country, I just lost $600!!
PS: Global Mobile in Amazon sells their Note from Germany
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Ive been going back and forth with expansys for the last 2 months with a defective sgs2 that they refuse to replace. Its currently at the uk samsung now going through "tests". Theres a quarter size blemish in the screen thats obvious yet im still jumping through hoops to get a replacent. I will never go with expansys again.
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Sounds like user error to me. They only replace up to 30 days. Never had a issue with them. They actually contacted me to give me a full refund so I can take part of a 100 off promotion they did shortly after my purchase. You kept a sgs2 with a blemish longer then 2sec. Sounds like your fault.
Cant go wrong with expansys. Mine included overnight shipping for free on both devices.
Amazon is much better than Expanys anytime
I got mine from Amazon cos its cheaper
What are your guys thoughts in term of WARRANTY? I spoke with one of most popular seller in Amazon and they said the Note they're selling are Germany version and comes with 2 years warranty.
For warranty work, their approach is:
1). Send the phone back to THEM
2). They'll prep the phone to send it back to Samsung in <insert country here>
So the turnaround time could be in many weeks. I.e. ship to reseller --> reseller ship to Samsung outside of US --> Samsung fixed the phone --> Samsung ship to reseller --> reseller ship to customer.
Hello folks,
I got a friend going to New York City and he's going to buy us a Nexus 7 (16GB).
Can you guys please tell me what stores have it in stock? He was in Canada and couldn't find it anywhere.
Your best bet is to keep an eye on Radioshack and Staples.
Radioshack DOES NOT stock the N7 in stores at all, but if it goes back in stock online, you can order with ship to store.
It was out of stock this past sunday, I bought it when it went back in stock monday morning, its out of stock again now.
I picked free (standard) shipping, ship to store. It shipped Tuesday and I picked it up yesterday after it arrived at Radioshack around 5:40pm.
Staples DOES stock the N7 in stores, but in very limited quanitites. You can use their site to check if its in stock at their stores or not.
Always give them a call first though, dont just go to the store assuming the site is up to date.
B&H, Adorama, and Gamestop stock the N7 as well but theyre all sold out for a while it seems.
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Hello folks,
I got a friend going to New York City and he's going to buy us a Nexus 7 (16GB).
Can you guys please tell me what stores have it in stock? He was in Canada and couldn't find it anywhere.
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Looks like nobody has it in stock but your friend might get lucky. The poster above me said it all. Im in NY and after checking all of the local stores I finally had to order it from the play store. Walmart also carries them so have your friend check them too.
Heres an article that lists where to get them from http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407732,00.asp
I got my N7 at a staples but in 8gb. Some stores in fort Lee, the Bronx or Manhattan might have the 16gb one
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go sunday afternoon.
office depot got them.ask because they hide them behind their store.
they just get a few one.maybe 3 or 4 i would say...call instead.
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Thank you, he's going the check all stores. He'll have 3 days do check it all, hope he find it.
Bruno D. Dutra said:
Thank you, he's going the check all stores. He'll have 3 days do check it all, hope he find it.
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He only has to call one of each store and have them check their system for inventory of nearby stores. It's quick and easy that way.
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Try micro center on Long Island, Westbury, NY. it's about 45 mins outside of the city to the east. I got my Nexus 7 16GB version a few weeks ago, At that time they had over 25 in stock. Would recommend you give them a call...
Staples on 104th street and Atlantic has them in stock. I bought 2 of the 16gb versions couple days ago.
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Hi guys,
I have the same request, since in a couple of week I will go to NY for 3-4 days. Where could I find a physical store to buy a 16GB Nexus 7, in Manhattan?
I would prefer a physical store so that I can also have it tax free...
Unfortunately I see that Best Buy does not sell this device. Have you got another name?
Thank you,
giopas
EDIT: apparently GameStop would be the solution. I still do not know if I will pre-order it and make it shipped at the nearest shop or rather I will just try to buy at the store once arrived.
Micro Center in Yonkers. Just got mine today
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Micro Center in Yonkers. Just got mine today
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That is more than 1 hour far from Manhattan, though...
Walmart? That's where I got mines. Target, Best Buy maybe??
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Target, Best Buy maybe??
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Nope, Best Buy does not ship/sell Nexus 7 unfortunately.
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Nope, Best Buy does not ship/sell Nexus 7 unfortunately.
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Wow that sucks! There's actually quite a few places to get one here in Columbus, OH. Walmart, Target, Sams Club, Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy....
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Staples or Gamestop. You can also try stores like Adorama, B&H or Datavision.
Good evening, I have a friend in Greenwich Ville in New York and I asked her to buy a Nexus 7 16GB for my son, but she is not finding any stores that are selling, she was at Best Buy and found there. Someone could tell me where she could find the Nexus 7 with more easily?
staples near union square and on Broadway near union square had them in stock this past Tuesday.
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staples near union square and on Broadway near union square had them in stock this past Tuesday.
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so many people living in New York I want too! I don't know why people are searching for Nexus 7, I think it is more difficult to find lets say.. a nexus 10 right? Now I can see Nexus 7 in many stores ^^
From official webpage it is 199 16gb and 250 32gb.. I bought mine for 222 (thinking it was the 16gb version and the shop added 23€ as margin) but then I realised it was the 32gb version and asked why it was so cheap compared to official price.. I still think all of those nexus 7 are defective or something :/
Does anyone know if by December 18th Amazon or Expansys will sell the Nexus 4 16GB? (it can be other trusted companies too) I'm going to the US, fort lauderdale, florida hopefully by the 22 of december and stay for about 4 days so I'm hoping I can buy it from The Bahamas (where I live) and get it shipped to the hotel I'll be staying in or fedex's office.
I know Google Play is selling it but will I get it before four days? This is because I'm not allowed to buy it from The Bahamas so I'll have to buy it as soon as I arrive to the US What was your experience guys? Buying the Nexus 7 or other smartphones or tablets from Google Play.. how long did it take? Thanks in advance
p.s- I can pay for expedited shipping.
It should get there before 4days. Google stated it will ship that same day and its 2 day shipping.
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It should get there before 4days. Google stated it will ship that same day and its 2 day shipping.
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Thanks! Got a point down. Do you have any idea if amazon or expansys will sell it too? Where did you get the information relating to when google stated it will ship the same day....?
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Thanks! Got a point down. Do you have any idea if amazon or expansys will sell it too? Where did you get the information relating to when google stated it will ship the same day....?
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Here's your shipping info http://www.androidauthority.com/google-ships-nexus-4-nexus-10-starting-november-13-no-pre-orders-130335/
Not sure about amazon, but I thought it was on the expansys site already? If it isn't they must have taken it off
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Here's your shipping info http://www.androidauthority.com/google-ships-nexus-4-nexus-10-starting-november-13-no-pre-orders-130335/
Not sure about amazon, but I thought it was on the expansys site already? If it isn't they must have taken it off
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Thanks and I must have checked expansys pre-orders everyday for like two weeks and I haven't seen it every time I searched it...
How long did it take for the other nexus devices to get to amazon? I'd really rather purchase from there even if I have to wait a bit because of the 30 day return policy, as opposed to Google's 15 day and restocking fee nonsense. (just in case, you know?)
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How long did it take for the other nexus devices to get to amazon? I'd really rather purchase from there even if I have to wait a bit because of the 30 day return policy, as opposed to Google's 15 day and restocking fee nonsense. (just in case, you know?)
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you're asking the wrong person :3 I know its a rethorical questions but I really don't know xD this is my first time interested in a nexus
Yesterday I sent an email to Expansys regarding the Nexus 4 so I will report here in case they are planning to sell it.
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Imagine how mad every carrier/phone company would be if AMAZON started to sell Nexus4 for $350. I don't think it's likely.
I doubt Amazon will sell. Best bet is a reseller posting it on Amazon but for more than play store as it wouldn't make sense otherwise. I think this was the case with the gnex as well.
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Henryy97 said:
Does anyone know if by December 18th Amazon or Expansys will sell the Nexus 4 16GB? (it can be other trusted companies too) I'm going to the US, fort lauderdale, florida hopefully by the 22 of december and stay for about 4 days so I'm hoping I can buy it from The Bahamas (where I live) and get it shipped to the hotel I'll be staying in or fedex's office.
I know Google Play is selling it but will I get it before four days? This is because I'm not allowed to buy it from The Bahamas so I'll have to buy it as soon as I arrive to the US What was your experience guys? Buying the Nexus 7 or other smartphones or tablets from Google Play.. how long did it take? Thanks in advance
p.s- I can pay for expedited shipping.
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hi... i live in miami fl, 25 min from fort lauderdale, i ordered my galaxy nexus 3 months ago, ( from google play ) on a monday ,between 2:00 and 2:30pm and got the phone on wednesday 10:00am, so it only takes 2 days. same with the nexus 7 , the nexus 4 will take the same...
So i if u order the phone on december 22 , u will get it in 2 days, december 24 before 11:00am..
good luck
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Yesterday I sent an email to Expansys regarding the Nexus 4 so I will report here in case they are planning to sell it.
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Thanks! please do as soon as possible :3
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Thanks for all the reply guys. I really hope I can get it. Did anyone get their N4 yet? How are you doing with it?
Unlocked Nexus 4 is sold at Amazon right now!
Hi good news everyone, now Amazon is selling Nexus 4, both 8 and 16GB models. And also Nexus 7 (not the 3G model by the way). This news actually just arrived a while ago because i haven't found any site reporting this.
And the good thing is, Amazon has many sellers selling Nexus 4 in many different price tags.
Find this on Google "Unlocked Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 Sold at Amazon!!"
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Hi good news everyone, now Amazon is selling Nexus 4, both 8 and 16GB models. And also Nexus 7 (not the 3G model by the way). This news actually just arrived a while ago because i haven't found any site reporting this.
And the good thing is, Amazon has many sellers selling Nexus 4 in many different price tags.
Find this on Google "Unlocked Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 Sold at Amazon!!"
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Cool, same prices as eBay and craigslist
My an acquaintance is going to US in a few weeks and i want him to buy a Nexus 4 for me. But i need a shop to buy Nexus 4, a physical shop not online. Is there a shop like this to buy N4 with cash? Just i heard T-Mobile is selling, but 500$+tax is an expensive price.
I recently read online that it would be available via Walmart. Best bet is to call locations in the area and ask for the electronics department. Other stores like Fry's or best buy may have it as well.
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I know basically everyone who wants a 2013 Nexus 7 probably has one by now, but just thought this was worth letting everyone know about. O2 sell the Wi-Fi version of the tablet next to the LTE model. They don't specify a capacity on the website, so I assumed I'd be getting a 16GB model. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that they delivered a 32GB Nexus to me! Worth knowing about if you're thinking of picking one up.
Wow thats a no brainer
The back of my Nexus 7 has a fairly long crack and its sad that i can't find anywhere to replace it
I ordered an unopened new 16GB for £120 from ebay the other day, it's too late for me to return it as it wont be here for another 10 days or so (coming from America) ah well haha
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