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The giveaway took place in the C++/Game Developer panel, which discussed the use of native code in Android applications (games, in particular, are likely to use the NDK as opposed to standard Dalvik). And aside from winning some karma points from developers, Sony’s motivation for handing out the phones are pretty clear: give developers a phone that features the gamepad, and they’re much more likely to make sure their games work flawlessly with it.
http://techcrunch.com/2011/05/11/an...-game-developers-get-free-xperia-play-phones/
Does anyone know if these are carrier unlocked and able to connect to Fastboot? I'm seeing a few popping up on eBay in the $500-$600 range and I think I'm going to take the plunge.
If they're from Sony then they're most likely unlocked phones. I can't imagine them going "here, have a phone, it only works on -network- though"
Thanks. That's what I was thinking.
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Does anyone know if these are carrier unlocked and able to connect to Fastboot? I'm seeing a few popping up on eBay in the $500-$600 range and I think I'm going to take the plunge.
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I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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charlieb620 said:
I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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Damn, you got a good deal. Should have waited a week to buy mine, lol. Wish I had future premonition that they were doling these out.
However, still kind of bummed devs aren't taking this seriously...
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I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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Wow! I got one for a Best Offer of $550. Now I feel like I should have gone lower. Ah well. I was expecting to pay at least that anyway. Better than spending around $700 for one.
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I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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can you pm me the item number? I wanna check the listing.
i might resale. the price is fluctuating seen some for 500 or best offer and seen some on auction going up to 625. i have to see. devs are selling their plays and keeping the tablets. i seen the tablets going for $1000+
my best offer was $515 but i used ebay bucks i had left over so it bought it down to $475.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190532493139&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
best offer $515 used ebay bucks i had laying around bought it for $475 cash free shipping. should be here monday.
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can you pm me the item number? I wanna check the listing.
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posted link inside.
Excuse me for my ignorant question but is it correct to assume that even though these Google I/O Xperia Play's are unlocked that it's only for SIM and you would still need to use Gingerbreak to get root access right?
I'm asking because I'm in the process of buying one so I want to know how much I need to tinker with it. I also assume I won't need to debrand it and that it is pretty stock no?
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Excuse me for my ignorant question but is it correct to assume that even though these Google I/O Xperia Play's are unlocked that it's only for SIM and you would still need to use Gingerbreak to get root access right?
I'm asking because I'm in the process of buying one so I want to know how much I need to tinker with it. I also assume I won't need to debrand it and that it is pretty stock no?
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From what i could tell on eBay there were a couple CDMA phones.
As well the GSM ones all appear to be the exact same phone as the Canadian one R800a just unbranded so i'd guess root access would have to be done via gingerbreak, however as mine arrives monday i'll update if this is the case.
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best offer $515 used ebay bucks i had laying around bought it for $475 cash free shipping. should be here monday.
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Lucky you, i ended up at $540 as my timing sux.
Awesome phone at crazy price. I also got the dock and it looks very good.
I got it on ebay for $450 (item number 120725728032) and add a 10% back in ebay bucks as I bought it before the IE9 + Window 7 8% bonus ebay bucks ended. Very sweet deal at $405 + $7 for almost overnight shipping. I think the seller didn't care for much profit and also he didn't mention R800a prominently to get attention.
It's not much thicker than X10 and is actually a little shorter. The four buttons it has should have been on Arc along with the front camera. Will be using it for a week or two before I pass it on to my son while I go back to my Arc.
I have one of these coming tomorrow (ebay, ~$500 shipped). Is there any difference in software compared to the Verizon model? Is it going to be primarily stock 2.3?
This may sound like a foolish question, but, considering these aren't widely available, does everyone think these will get proper updates from SE?
Has anyone gotten the verizon version of one of these phones? I was thinking about grabbing one on ebay before they disappear to use on my verizon account, but wanted to check ahead of time to see if the bootloader on the developer version would be unlockable. Can anyone confirm this?
How much do you guys think I could get for it? It is in immaculate condition. Any feedback is helpful. Thanks!
Maybe try two hundred.
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How much do you guys think I could get for it? It is in immaculate condition. Any feedback is helpful. Thanks!
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$150 to $225 would be about right
Depends on the capacity of it, but unfortunately they aren't worth that much anymore. If you are going to sell it though, do it soon before the new tabs start hitting the market and it will be worth even less.
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Depends on the capacity of it, but unfortunately they aren't worth that much anymore. If you are going to sell it though, do it soon before the new tabs start hitting the market and it will be worth even less.
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Agree. Given all of the above and saturation in the tablet market, the seller would be extremely lucky if he got $150.
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Agree. Given all of the above and saturation in the tablet market, the seller would be extremely lucky if he got $150.
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Exactly, sad how everything looses so much value so fast.
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Exactly, sad how everything looses so much value so fast.
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Yeah right before Christmas I checked Brest buys trade jn calculator. It was around 150, now it sits at 70. Craigslist of coarse is going to be more, just thought it was funny. Might gift this to my girlfriend s little brother
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Yeah right before Christmas I checked Brest buys trade jn calculator. It was around 150, now it sits at 70. Craigslist of coarse is going to be more, just thought it was funny. Might gift this to my girlfriend s little brother
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I will give you 70 for it
Pm..me. We can work out something...i am a regular buyer at xda marketplace. You can check my feedback at profile page.
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Yeah right before Christmas I checked Brest buys trade jn calculator. It was around 150, now it sits at 70. Craigslist of coarse is going to be more, just thought it was funny. Might gift this to my girlfriend s little brother
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Based on your tax situation, gift it to charity and then take off $799 on your taxes.
Just looking at completed listings on ebay, they are selling used for $275+ typically.
i wouldnt go lower than $250. the lowest price i've seen at a physical retailer is walmart @ $330 for the 16gb. best buy (as far as website) only carries refurbs for $299 for 16gb. no new ones to be found.
even with a quad core 7 incher from asus at $250 looming, $250 for a used a500(10-inch tablet with at least 16gb and full size usb) is a good deal
Whoa, quick replies haha. So should I ask around 275 for it? Maybe 300?
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Whoa, quick replies haha. So should I ask around 275 for it? Maybe 300?
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A new a200 with ICS is on $329.00
Edited: I mean ICS when it comes out, currently you'll have HC but will get ICS first.
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A new a200 with ICS is on $329.00
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just purchased a A200 its running 3.2.1.
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I bought mine for 250. Great upgrade from the Nook Color, but I feel kind of bad now that Transformer Prime is getting such good reviews lol
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Whoa, quick replies haha. So should I ask around 275 for it? Maybe 300?
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Put it up on Craig's List for $300.00 OBO, then you have room to negotiate.
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I bought mine for 250. Great upgrade from the Nook Color, but I feel kind of bad now that Transformer Prime is getting such good reviews lol
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Where did you see a good review on the first Prime?
Just go over to their XDA forum in the general section if you want to see some VERY unhappy people!
Prime good reviews?????
Is this why Asus is all over the prime forum telling owners they are sorry for all the wifi bluetooth and other issues.
I would recheck the reviews and foums.. REAL USER REVIEWS Not from stores promoting the device. If a store is stuck with something they are going to claim its The best ever...
I will be likely not buying a new tablet until the new Intel cpu tablets come out WITH Windows.. I am thru with locked DEVICE ISSUES... ITS Mine i want to load the os i want... when i want..
ok thats another story.. Ebay is getting good prices for the a500 But only people with good feedback ratings are getting the high end prices.. good luck .
ummmm i sold my broken Iconia for $189 on Amazon. Its simple and easy. My screen broke, so i just bought another one and instead of spending $200 to fix it and wait for it to arrive, i decided to sell it.
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Based on your tax situation, gift it to charity and then take off $799 on your taxes.
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Umm that sounds like tax fraud. Someone needs to get audited
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...
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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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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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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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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.
http://www.ipage.com/product/let-us-win-you-back.bml?key=augustsavings
ENDS today
12 months for one Dora. im still considering my self if i want to give it a try.
i bet a lot of devs here would like this
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http://www.ipage.com/product/let-us-win-you-back.bml?key=augustsavings
ENDS today
12 months for one Dora. im still considering my self if i want to give it a try.
i bet a lot of devs here would like this
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Will check it out
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motrinHD said:
http://www.ipage.com/product/let-us-win-you-back.bml?key=augustsavings
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12 months for one Dora. im still considering my self if i want to give it a try.
i bet a lot of devs here would like this
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Offer only for new member.
I bought it. It works great. I had a problem with the domain and I contacted the live support and they solved the problem immediately.
do we have to go with 5.95/month after 1yr ?
Is there any 2-3 year commitment ?
I dont think so. After 1 year only if i get a nice price i will continue with this hosting company.
iPage is good. I use them to host my 7 websites. Not as good as hostmonster which I miss. But they are good.
Just got mine!!! Thank you for catching this!
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Maybe I missed it when I looked on the page but do they offer storage space on the site as well for the dollar price? If so how much is it?
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Maybe I missed it when I looked on the page but do they offer storage space on the site as well for the dollar price? If so how much is it?
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I got one and it says unlimited.
TravisAntonio said:
I got one and it says unlimited.
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I think I read 25 GB somewhere.
Anywhore ANYBO KNOWS WHO SELLS CHEAP .COM DOMAINS?
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I think I read 25 GB somewhere.
Anywhore ANYBO KNOWS WHO SELLS CHEAP .COM DOMAINS?
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Godaddy.com got $2.95 for 1 year. 2nd year for $7.99 with free .Info
♥★♥ My phablet Galaxy Note ♥★♥
motrinHD said:
http://www.ipage.com/product/let-us-win-you-back.bml?key=augustsavings
ENDS today
12 months for one Dora. im still considering my self if i want to give it a try.
i bet a lot of devs here would like this
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Thanks given. I have my sites hosted through greengeeks and have been happy so far but went ahead and jumped on this. For $1 I'm not worried bout getting banned from the service which greengeeks has threatened me with. (I like to upload and share lots of files) Good post man, thanks for the info. :good:
Hey, just got the service and it seems to be working great! And it doesn't look like you are in any sort of 2yr thingy.
thanks! i got one for $1. I've been wanting to try putting up a website for a while now, this is a good deal to try my hands on but not shell out a lot of money if it turns out i'm not really into it.
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They really suck you in. Renew for 2 years is $192, i just chatted with CS. Will you leave all your stuff there (website setup) to cancel after 1 year. Answer your own
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yeah was looking at the regular rates after the 1 year and noticed their language implied that they billed lump sum for x number of months after... with my finances, I can only do monthly. Live chat CS confirmed for me too... oh well
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They really suck you in. Renew for 2 years is $192, i just chatted with CS. Will you leave all your stuff there (website setup) to cancel after 1 year. Answer your own
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yeah maybe but for somebody who is undecided if a website will work, it could be a good deal.
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I'll host any devs work - free of charge.
Get your own sub domain.
Contact me for further details.
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Personally, I'm leaning toward yes on this question given the history of the Galaxy Nexus. However, I wanted to get the thoughts of others here on the forums. I really want to wait, but I'm finding it hard.
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Personally, I'm leaning toward yes on this question given the history of the Galaxy Nexus. However, I wanted to get the thoughts of others here on the forums. I really want to wait, but I'm finding it hard.
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No price drop at all on playstore for N4 and N5
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No price drop at all on playstore for N4 and N5
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Well the gnex started at $649 and eventually went to $399 on the play store. The n4 and the n5 started even lower than that at $299 and $349 respectively. There is a big difference. I'm not saying you are wrong, just trying to get us to consider all the facts.
I called my psychic and she said yes.
No not with those specs
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I called my psychic and she said yes.
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No magic 8 ball? Lol
I guess I had to join the voice....
Nope, the same treatment will be needed for all previous Nexus, which Google ACTUALLY does, but not carrier-oriented procedure.
But taking in mind that the Nexus 5 will be the first on be more than a full year on the market, the drop of price will definitely go for it first than anything.
I doubt it will have price drops this year, i have been in contact with a supplier and he says its a premium price with those specs, motorola has been strict with specific details till november.
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specs mean nothing in android world.
op just wait 1-2 months and you can find this phone for $500 easily.
I don't k ow, N5 is still the same as the release date.
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specs mean nothing in android world.
op just wait 1-2 months and you can find this phone for $500 easily.
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Thats why google is charging and arm and a leg for it? lol YOu mean to tell me they would have sold it at this price with they had just came out with the same similar spec as N5?
Google will NOT make it cheaper. Third party sellers is another thing
If specs are nothing in the android world, you my dear friend need to go get an iphone. Thats why people are crying because Note 4 nor S5 is 4gb of ram. Thats why people are crying cause G3 is 801 not 805. Thats why people are crying cause the huge Note 4 is not BIGGER or the z3 is not BIGGER.
Just because specs to you are nothing, does not mean how the rest of the android users feel
The op wait 6 months, he will find it else were cheaper, even on swapper cheaper...but he sure as well wont get it from google cheaper
Wait a couple of months. A lot of people with will use their $200 upgrade and flip the phone on EBay for $500 to $550. You can find a brand new LG G3 for $400 on EBay and that phone hasn't been out that long.
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Thats why google is charging and arm and a leg for it? lol YOu mean to tell me they would have sold it at this price with they had just came out with the same similar spec as N5?
Google will NOT make it cheaper. Third party sellers is another thing
If specs are nothing in the android world, you my dear friend need to go get an iphone. Thats why people are crying because Note 4 nor S5 is 4gb of ram. Thats why people are crying cause G3 is 801 not 805. Thats why people are crying cause the huge Note 4 is not BIGGER or the z3 is not BIGGER.
Just because specs to you are nothing, does not mean how the rest of the android users feel
The op wait 6 months, he will find it else were cheaper, even on swapper cheaper...but he sure as well wont get it from google cheaper
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The fact that it has high end specs mean nothing when it comes to phone holding value over time. Google will never drop the price via the playstore but as the previous guy said, many users who will get it via contract subsidy for $200, will sell it for $550 new on ebay.
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Wait a couple of months. A lot of people with will use their $200 upgrade and flip the phone on EBay for $500 to $550. You can find a brand new LG G3 for $400 on EBay and that phone hasn't been out that long.
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Exactly!
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Wait a couple of months. A lot of people with will use their $200 upgrade and flip the phone on EBay for $500 to $550. You can find a brand new LG G3 for $400 on EBay and that phone hasn't been out that long.
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Wont that result in you buying a phone that is tied to someone else's contract and whatnot...?!
Ive never phone a phone from those circumstances so i would assume that to be the case and you would have to go and check to make sure its clean and ready to go. seems like a lot of time/work...but idk
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Personally, I'm leaning toward yes on this question given the history of the Galaxy Nexus. However, I wanted to get the thoughts of others here on the forums. I really want to wait, but I'm finding it hard.
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I don't want to wait,I will get iphone 6 plus.
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Wont that result in you buying a phone that is tied to someone else's contract and whatnot...?!
Ive never phone a phone from those circumstances so i would assume that to be the case and you would have to go and check to make sure its clean and ready to go. seems like a lot of time/work...but idk
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There is a risk that the phone you buy is blacklisted. I normally check the person's feedback and look at their EBay rating. Most people that have a long history of selling stuff on EBay want be looking to scam you.
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