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Just got back from my local Bell corporate store, proud new owner of a Bell Galaxy Tab that I can't take home until tomorrow morning (talk about a
sleepless night for a gadget freak).
Device is $649 CAD, as expected, and it's data only, as expected.
There are *no* contract subsidies for this device, retail price is the only price.
They're rolling out a new "Flex Plan" to go with the device, $20/500mb, and if you exceed the 500mb, it goes up to $35 for up to 5Gb. It's a pretty
damned good plan, and especially good considering it's a CANADIAN plan.
If you keep the plan, you get a $50 bill credit after the second month, to further sweeten the pot.
The catch is, you MUST sign up for the no-obligation month-to-month plan to even buy it, and there's the usual (for Canada) $35 "activation fee", same as
any other device sold by a carrier.
The device itself was a pleasant surprise, based on all the literature/leaks, I was expecting the traditional white backed Tab. But this one has the same
textured/patterned (and grippy, btw) black/gray back as found on the AT&T (and Rogers) units, but with absolutely no carrier branding. The sales rep
said they may carry the white-backed model in the future as well, but at least for this first shipment, they're all black.
Model number is GT-PT1000M, so one could expect it to be very similar to International models, sans voice.
Finally, corporate stores have received 2 (count 'em, TWO) units each, and independent dealers may not get any right away, so they will be in short
supply at launch.
im debating wether or not to go into a bell store tomorrow. Im debating between this and a dell streak...not really sure yet. 2 per store sounds like i wont be getting one tomorrow anyways
socksfelloff said:
im debating wether or not to go into a bell store tomorrow. Im debating between this and a dell streak...not really sure yet. 2 per store sounds like i wont be getting one tomorrow anyways
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I'd hold off on the Streak if you really want one, since Dell US will be selling unlocked Streaks with Froyo already installed very shortly, like in time for Black Friday from all reports.
DELL's support sucks ass. Come on, 6 months to get the streak some froyo? We are ad portas of getting gingerbread. I'll keep my tab with all its imperfections.
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calin75 said:
DELL's support sucks ass. Come on, 6 months to get the streak some froyo? We are ad portas of getting gingerbread. I'll keep my tab with all its imperfections.
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Just remember that the Galaxy S launched BEFORE the Streak did, and it's just now getting official Froyo in some regions too (none of which are Canada).
yeah I might hold off, i wish i could find a tab and a streak to play with side by side lol
That's why I returned my captivate and kept my nexus one.
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I just couldn't give up the 4" SAMOLED. This is my fourth Galaxy S device, Tab I guess makes five.
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:O I am definitely visiting the bell store tomorrow and hope they are in stock.
I should also mention they have a $10 Bell Mobile TV plan that doesn't use your data bucket, and the store I was in actually already had accessories:
Two different Roots sleeves (one a nylon zipper job with external pockets for other crap, one a pleather book cover sleeve that you slid the Tab in from the side and secured with a magnetic flap) and a generic pleather folio that used elastic to hold the Tab in place and a leather slide flap to secure it closed.
Plus Futureshop here already has Zagg full body Invisibleshields for them ($39).
This is totally better than the Galaxy S launch up here, where there wasn't **** for accessories for weeks.
What they did NOT have were extra 30-pin cables or car chargers.
So the bell store at Fairview mall refused to sell me one without signing a plan. Even though I'm an exsisting customer.
Really? I just got mine half an hour ago with no plan and no activation fee. It was funny they had to check the release date then just sold me it and said i was the first to own one bought at that store. I find it strange that the stores only recieved two of them, store thought so too. Im sooo happy its finally mine
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Really? I just got mine half an hour ago with no plan and no activation fee. It was funny they had to check the release date then just sold me it and said i was the first to own one bought at that store. I find it strange that the stores only recieved two of them, store thought so too. Im sooo happy its finally mine
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Are you in toronto? If so what store did you go to?
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Are you in toronto? If so what store did you go to?
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No sorry I'm in Sudbury
Lol i've been to 4 stores across the gta. No one has them except the store at fairview.
yet the guy in Sudbury gets one? Lol?..
Just got mine at the Waterloo store (im from GTA). Loving this thing already. I bought it at full price and I am on the $20 TabFlex month-to-month.
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Lol i've been to 4 stores across the gta. No one has them except the store at fairview.
yet the guy in Sudbury gets one? Lol?..
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Lol I was so suprised that it actually had two in stock I thought for sure I'd have to wait a few days or weeks. We actually have three bell stores in our small city, the one I went to was the only one with them. Its the first time I actually like being here.
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Can you make phone calls with that thing? or is it like in the States?
anyone can tell me if it's locked and if there's the same bell system app that the Galaxy S?
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Can you make phone calls with that thing? or is it like in the States?
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from what i've read in the news only those in the US are locked for call
Thought we should see how the pre-order is stacking up for the USA! I know it is early but I wanted to get it out there. Poll is open until the 18th (since the phone comes out in stores the 19th)
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Thought we should see how the pre-order is stacking up for the USA! I know it is early but I wanted to get it out there. Poll is open until the 18th (since the phone comes out in stores the 19th)
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Just ordered the stealth black for sprint on wirefly for $149....after the deduction for phone trade in through HTC will turn into $49....Can't wait!!!!!!!!
JoeNeckbone said:
Just ordered the stealth black for sprint on wirefly for $149....after the deduction for phone trade in through HTC will turn into $49....Can't wait!!!!!!!!
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Wirefly sucks with preorders. I learned to stay away from them from the Evo LTE fiasco last year. Hopefully you have better luck.
I'm planning to be on T-Mobile, but not ordering yet because I want to be able to access all their towers.
Joshnor713 said:
Wirefly sucks with preorders. I learned to stay away from them from the Evo LTE fiasco last year. Hopefully you have better luck.
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Don't say that.....What problem did you have? shipped out late?
im going to an ATT corporate store after work to preorder the 64GB version since the media link is sold out online
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Don't say that.....What problem did you have? shipped out late?
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Evo LTE fiasco...
Basically the launch delay due to shipments being held by US Customs (due to Apple infringement claim). As they were gradually let out, Sprint had first pick at them while third-parties (like Wirefly) were way down on the list. Don't know when their customers finally got them (I ended up cancelling). Learned my lesson! Not saying that you'll have the same experience, but since this is limited quantities, know that Wirefly will get the left-overs.
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Evo LTE fiasco...
Basically the launch delay due to shipments being held by US Customs (due to Apple infringement claim). As they were gradually let out, Sprint had first pick at them while third-parties (like Wirefly) were way down on the list. Don't know when their customers finally got them (I ended up cancelling). Learned my lesson! Not saying that you'll have the same experience, but since this is limited quantities, know that Wirefly will get the left-overs.
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Ah yes, how can I forget. Hopefully I have better luck.
+1 for tmobile
Pretty spread out so far! I'm actually kind of surprised.
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Pretty spread out so far! I'm actually kind of surprised.
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You should put a spot that says "Going to preorder for T-Mobile", since it's really not available yet.
Joshnor713 said:
You should put a spot that says "Going to preorder for T-Mobile", since it's really not available yet.
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That is why I put "preordered FOR" and not "preordered FROM". Some people may get it from an AT&T store, some Best Buy, Some from HTC but that part isn't all that relevant.(for this poll).
The poll is also open until the 18th. If Tmobile doesn't offer it before that from them than it is not a pre-order .
Keep the votes coming guys! I know more people preordered than this .
JoeNeckbone said:
Just ordered the stealth black for sprint on wirefly for $149....after the deduction for phone trade in through HTC will turn into $49....Can't wait!!!!!!!!
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I would be more concerned that you ordered the Black one for Sprint. The black version is not in the SKU system for Best Buy and it is not available directly from Sprint for preorder and they do not have the slightest clue when the black one will be released. (Expect end of May or June)
I preordered silver from sprint on Friday
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Just put in a Pre-Order for my One on Sprint. So glad a decent phone was released so I could get rid of my iPhone 5
I will get one either Tmobile or dev version.. I just want to see if the dev one will work on tmobile lte or not.
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+1 sprint. Can't wait. Will be the first android phone I've had without replaceable battery. Let's hope there's no SOD issues like we've had in the G2x community :banghead:
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I ordered the Dev version. Planning on using it with Tmobile.
Pre-ordered the Dev Edition to use with Rogers in Canada!
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I ordered the Dev version. Planning on using it with Tmobile.
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I would preorder now but Iam afraid there wont be lte speed...if i get 4G im good!
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I've been on the phone all morning calling all the AT&Ts around trying to find out who's got the S4, and no one seems to have it or know when they're getting it, some say they expect to get them some time tmrw, others said they will today, and a few have told me they usually get shipments in the morning, and it being 1pm now they don't expect anything else today
I've been getting bad news and dead ends everywhere..
have any of you had any luck with your local AT&Ts? just heard this morning Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile got pushed back due to supply issues.. which makes me worry about my ability to pick one up tmrw morning.. shouldn't AT&T have stock by now and be setting up displays?
kinda worried.. any of you guys having better luck than i am?
EDIT: whow! i been using the bookmarked page on my XDA app so much i didn't realize ATT's S4 got its own section .. guess ill be seeing you guys~ take care!
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I've been on the phone all morning calling all the AT&Ts around trying to find out who's got the S4, and no one seems to have it or know when they're getting it, some say they expect to get them some time tmrw, others said they will today, and a few have told me they usually get shipments in the morning, and it being 1pm now they don't expect anything else today
I've been getting bad news and dead ends everywhere..
have any of you had any luck with your local AT&Ts? just heard this morning Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile got pushed back due to supply issues.. which makes me worry about my ability to pick one up tmrw morning.. shouldn't AT&T have stock by now and be setting up displays?
kinda worried.. any of you guys having better luck than i am?
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I picked up mine yesterday, but I think I was more the exception than the rule. I preordered mine last weekend and the store received it yesterday, but they said mine was the only one that arrived. =( I hope you get yours soon!
soraxd said:
I've been on the phone all morning calling all the AT&Ts around trying to find out who's got the S4, and no one seems to have it or know when they're getting it, some say they expect to get them some time tmrw, others said they will today, and a few have told me they usually get shipments in the morning, and it being 1pm now they don't expect anything else today
I've been getting bad news and dead ends everywhere..
have any of you had any luck with your local AT&Ts? just heard this morning Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile got pushed back due to supply issues.. which makes me worry about my ability to pick one up tmrw morning.. shouldn't AT&T have stock by now and be setting up displays?
kinda worried.. any of you guys having better luck than i am?
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I got mine from pre-order on Tuesday via FedEx. This thing is awesome.
The story keeps changing
Initially weeks ago I was told to come back to my store when preorders shipped and I could pick one up. Then I was told Tuesday in the store that they would be released today so I made an appointment to upgrade at opening today. When I called to confirm my appoinment and the arrival of the S4's last night they told me they are not releasing until Saturday. Tired of getting the run around, I called 3 other AT&T stores and confirmed that Saturday is the day. They actually posted it on twittter earlier in the week but I guess I was hoping that to be wrong so I could get it sooner than Saturday. But it is what it is people, deal with it or go somewhere else to get it....
FYI, avoid lines and waiting tomorrow morning for the release and make an appointment for an upgrade if you are an AT&T customer. Schedule for when the store opens and you will be the first walking out the door with that little gem in your hands. That tip is for free....
I saw that appointment thing, but I figured they wouldn't really honor it tomorrow.
Got mine. Pre ordered on 4.20. Received 4.25
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Jooosty said:
Got mine. Pre ordered on 4.20. Received 4.25
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jealous. and i hate you. hoping i only have to wait 5 days for my verizon phone!
edit: not holding my breathe. thats verizon for u -_-
Got mine. Preordered the 16th. Got it yesterday.
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My local store (suburb of Memphis) has them. I was in there a bit ago to see if they had any decent accessories (I got my phone in mail yesterday).
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Got mine. Preordered the 16th. Got it yesterday.
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Hows it so far?
Sent from my Note 2 hehehe
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Hows it so far?
Sent from my Note 2 hehehe
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The best phone I've ever used. Not one complaint yet. .. well besides the lack of root but in due time
I love the display settings. If you hate the usual over saturated Amoleds then you can easily change the color calibration easily.
1080p screen is amazing. The camera is really detailed and a lot of fun with all the features included. I'll post a full res picture in the next post.
http://www.theshortbusriders.com/temp/s4.jpg
There's a shot for ya. It may not be the best I've taken because I did the uploading and all through my phone.
I will say that I'm coming from a Galaxy Note and I couldn't be happier. Smaller phone but still with a large screen.
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Got mine this past Wednesday, I pre ordered from att premiere website. Love the screen and size, the cell is slippery as heck though I would advise getting a case. I ordered a neo case from spigen
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ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
The best phone I've ever used. Not one complaint yet. .. well besides the lack of root but in due time
I love the display settings. If you hate the usual over saturated Amoleds then you can easily change the color calibration easily.
1080p screen is amazing. The camera is really detailed and a lot of fun with all the features included. I'll post a full res picture in the next post.
http://www.theshortbusriders.com/temp/s4.jpg
There's a shot for ya. It may not be the best I've taken because I did the uploading and all through my phone.
I will say that I'm coming from a Galaxy Note and I couldn't be happier. Smaller phone but still with a large screen.
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Good to know. I'm on the Note 1 and called AT&T and somehow convinced them to start my contract over from today and let me upgrade to the s4. Had to order online though.
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Walked into my AT&T store (Reno) today and they had both colors in stock.
The Att corporate store where I live in Kentucky has them in stock to sell. I went in to try out the demo unit. The nice sales last asked me if I wanted one since they had them in stock. Two things stopped me: I am a Verizon customer and waiting (perhaps with futility) for a 32gb version. That 9gb of free storage would be filled over by some of my Gameloft games alone.
Yes, if you want to come all the way to Massachusetts. HA. My AT&T store is full of them. Sprint however is selling them like hotcakes.
Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you all know that from tomorrow Phones4U UK will be stocking the Glamour Red variant of the HTC One in all their city stores and major stores, and from Monday next week will be stocking them in all stores.
All online purchases should be delivered by Tuesday.
Don't believe me? Look http://www.phones4u.co.uk/htc/one/ no more pre-order
I have spoken to Phones4U to confirm this and will be purchasing my Red One on Monday/Tuesday for £489.
Mike
Im in a dilemma whether to get it or just keep my silver one.
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jadaress1 said:
Im in a dilemma whether to get it or just keep my silver one.
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I don't think its really worthwhile getting the red one if you already have the original silver one. Surely you cant love red that much?
Them finally being instore is good news though, I've been holding off an upgrade to my HOX for some time - especially after I've dropped it so many times the screen is nigh on unusable. Wasn't really convinced with the HTC1, but the red does look nice. Will check tomorrow! Either that or keep making do with an iPhone 4 till the apparently 'upgraded HTC one' comes out later this year, or the 'M8' next year.
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I don't think its really worthwhile getting the red one if you already have the original silver one. Surely you cant love red that much?
Them finally being instore is good news though, I've been holding off an upgrade to my HOX for some time - especially after I've dropped it so many times the screen is nigh on unusable. Wasn't really convinced with the HTC1, but the red does look nice. Will check tomorrow! Either that or keep making do with an iPhone 4 till the apparently 'upgraded HTC one' comes out later this year, or the 'M8' next year.
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I do love red, i could sell my silver. Only thing putting me off is having to set it all up again, plus most of my cases i don't think will suit the red, ill just check it out in town tomorrow.
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I called T-Mobile to see my payoff on my m8. I asked about the nexus 6 and she told me to pre order today and arrive Nov. 12. Anyone else hear that? Am I blind?
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I thought preorders would start late October?
Lady was wrong. She must have seen pre register to be notified or was looking at the z3
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I've never pre-ordered a phone before. Do you pay the full price of the Nexus 6 up front? Will it arrive on the day it is officially released to the public? I was planning on purchasing the phone outright through Google, just like I did last year with the Nexus 5. Does pre-ordering guarantee the phone will be at my house the day it's released? Just curious on how this works. Thanks.
I never have pre ordered before either. Just order on release day from google. I'm going through t mobile on mine. Have to sell my m8 first. I would say you get it on launch day. Maybe even the day before. I did pre order the T-Mobile g1. Lol. For it the day before.
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I never have pre ordered before either. Just order on release day from google. I'm going through t mobile on mine. Have to sell my m8 first. I would say you get it on launch day. Maybe even the day before. I did pre order the T-Mobile g1. Lol. For it the day before.
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Google's track record with pre-orders isn't great. They haven't offered a pre-order since the original Nexus 7 when it wasn't shipped until the release date. This left a lot of people upset because they thought they would get it on release day. Google was also immensely backed up and some people didn't get theirs for a week or so, even though they paid for two day shipping. I hope Google fixes this for all future (current) pre-orders, but no guarantees.
I don't think preorders is live yet lol
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Google's track record with pre-orders isn't great. They haven't offered a pre-order since the original Nexus 7 when it wasn't shipped until the release date. This left a lot of people upset because they thought they would get it on release day. Google was also immensely backed up and some people didn't get theirs for a week or so, even though they paid for two day shipping. I hope Google fixes this for all future (current) pre-orders, but no guarantees.
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This is exactly what happened to me. I got my nexus 7 like 2 weeks after it was released in stores because I preordered it from Google...