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PSA: Moto X 16 GB drops to $99 on Contract from AT&T (Updated)

The Moto X (16GB) just dropped to $99 on contract (upgrade or new signing) at Best Buy. For AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/07/moto-x-drops-to-99-at-best-buy-with-new-contract/
Decisions, decisions.
UPDATE:
Moto X drops to $99 on contract with AT&T for 16 GB and $149 for 32GB (this includes Moto Maker)
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/25/customized-moto-x-price-drops-to-99-on-contract/

yep. went in last night for a price adjustment. =)

Question is, will the 32GB on Verizon next month be $150? If so, i would definitely be willing to give up the customization from motomaker.

mikeosu said:
Question is, will the 32GB on Verizon next month be $150? If so, i would definitely be willing to give up the customization from motomaker.
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Moto maker is rumored to come to Verizon November 11th. I don't have the link but Google it for now.
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wudien said:
Moto maker is rumored to come to Verizon November 11th. I don't have the link but Google it for now.
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Right that is what I was referencing. I'm hoping best buy will have the lower price on the 32GB version when it comes out then.

After browsing BestBuy and Amazon, it appears neither offer the 32GB. Is it only available on Motorola's site or in the AT&T store? (I assume therefore will only be available in the Verizon store once it's out for them)
If so, I may just go ahead and snag up the cheap one at best buy. I can live with 16GB for over a $100 savings.

For those not in the know. There is a Motorola trade up program right now where moto will give 100 back for people who have older Motorola phones
http://www.mototradeup.com/
Could mean a free moto X if your interested.

mikeosu said:
After browsing BestBuy and Amazon, it appears neither offer the 32GB. Is it only available on Motorola's site or in the AT&T store? (I assume therefore will only be available in the Verizon store once it's out for them)
If so, I may just go ahead and snag up the cheap one at best buy. I can live with 16GB for over a $100 savings.
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The 32gb is only available through moto maker. The stores or Att directly doesn't offer the 32gb. I thought about selling my 16 and buying a 32gb but like you said it's over 100 bucks in savings to just get a 16gb version.
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capathy21 said:
The 32gb is only available through moto maker. The stores or Att directly doesn't offer the 32gb. I thought about selling my 16 and buying a 32gb but like you said it's over 100 bucks in savings to just get a 16gb version.
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Yeah, I think for $150 in savings I can make do with 16GB.

I bought the phone from them a few days ago and they refunded me the difference. The best Android phone available at the moment and now it's half as much.
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Cake and eat it too
mikeosu said:
Question is, will the 32GB on Verizon next month be $150? If so, i would definitely be willing to give up the customization from motomaker.
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according to http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/10/10/moto-maker-tipped-bring-moto-x-customization-best-buy/ BestBuy will have motomaker booths. I hope that this means customization and 32 GB options with the BestBuy discount. I will surely pull the trigger then

Looks like the sale is over The verizon30 code still works on Verizon's site, so I think I'm gonna pull the trigger at snag it for $139.99 unless anyone else here knows of a better deal? My problem is, my billing period ends this Sunday (I'm switching from Sprint to Verizon) and I don't really want to hold off that long. Amazon does have it for $99, but back ordered 1-3 weeks. Not to mention, I may be adding other family to my plan in the next 30 days so that might be hard to do if Amazon has an additional contract prohibiting change of the plan.

updated with new offering from ATT

Well, looks like Motorola is not honoring any type of partial refund/price matching for Moto Maker devices. I purchased a device directly from Motorola (through Moto Maker) on Friday of last week. After calling this morning multiple times and asking about processing a partial refund for the difference in price, I was told that "prices are subject to change" and always offered a $100 Motorola online coupon good for 30 days and only valid on select accessories.
Needless to say, I was a bit miffed! I guess I'll just have to try processing a price guarentee through AMEX and see what happens.

Shamingo said:
Well, looks like Motorola is not honoring any type of partial refund/price matching for Moto Maker devices. I purchased a device directly from Motorola (through Moto Maker) on Friday of last week. After calling this morning multiple times and asking about processing a partial refund for the difference in price, I was told that "prices are subject to change" and always offered a $100 Motorola online coupon good for 30 days and only valid on select accessories.
Needless to say, I was a bit miffed! I guess I'll just have to try processing a price guarentee through AMEX and see what happens.
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return and repurchase?

capathy21 said:
The 32gb is only available through moto maker. The stores or Att directly doesn't offer the 32gb. I thought about selling my 16 and buying a 32gb but like you said it's over 100 bucks in savings to just get a 16gb version.
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I just picked up an all black woven 32GB on moto maker (ATT) for 529.99! I sold my 16GB model yesterday on SWAPPA. Good timing!

gunnyman said:
return and repurchase?
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I don't want to risk getting one with the camera update and lose rooting ability.
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planoman said:
I just picked up an all black woven 32GB on moto maker (ATT) for 529.99! I sold my 16GB model yesterday on SWAPPA. Good timing!
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Though price out of contract didn't change, only subsidized prices.
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Amazon currently has the Moto X for $.01 for new customers and those family plans that wish to add a line on ATT.

droe411 said:
Though price out of contract didn't change, only subsidized prices.
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it did change too. The other day I check to see the out of contract price on a 32gb and it was $629, now its $529

LG G Pad 8.3 available at Best Buy for $299

For those of you who don't have one yet, better pick one up while they're still discounted. I don't see any reason to pay $349 for the Google Play Edition, as the software should be interchangeable with a few simple mods.

Got my 8.3 G Pad from Newegg for $250.
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it was $280 on saturday. One day sale. i ordered it for pick up but still haven't picked up. I was waiting to see what google was going to release.

GTabJosh said:
For those of you who don't have one yet, better pick one up while they're still discounted. I don't see any reason to pay $349 for the Google Play Edition, as the software should be interchangeable with a few simple mods.
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+1 I think that's good advice.

GTabJosh said:
For those of you who don't have one yet, better pick one up while they're still discounted. I don't see any reason to pay $349 for the Google Play Edition, as the software should be interchangeable with a few simple mods.
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Completely agree

Moto E leaked

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/moto-e-budget-smartphone-leaked-similar-moto-g-more-compact-body-1445429
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/new-motorola-xt1021-xt1022-xt1025-smartphones-expected-may-1445438

Seems to be even more entry level than the Moto G. They quote the price for the dual SIM + TV as R$599,00 - I'd expect it to retail for something like $119,00 / £89,00 / €129,00 SIM-free, unlocked.

Why would a more entry level phone cost more?
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Durteedee said:
Why would a more entry level phone cost more?
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I'm going by Amazon prices here, but the cheapest G goes for $179 / £115 / €159,00. Obviously you can find it discounted, but this isn't what I'm talking about, I'm talking about standard prices.

AluKed said:
I'm going by Amazon prices here, but the cheapest G goes for $179 / £115 / €159,00. Obviously you can find it discounted, but this isn't what I'm talking about, I'm talking about standard prices.
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I bought my Moto G new for only £95

NextGenGTR said:
I bought my Moto G new for only £95
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Unlocked? Without contract?

It also looks like a Moto G LTE version is going to be released in the coming months as well. I would imagine the next version of the Moto G will have LTE as a standard feature. The costs of including multiple bands for LTE is coming down so it only makes sense.

bozzykid said:
It also looks like a Moto G LTE version is going to be released in the coming months as well. I would imagine the next version of the Moto G will have LTE as a standard feature. The costs of including multiple bands for LTE is coming down so it only makes sense.
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LTE with a slimmer body
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buntysatya said:
Unlocked? Without contract?
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Yes, no contract, but it was locked to O2, however, i unlocked for only £1.69

I'll probably get,the moto e. Got this brand new 3 weeks ago for $99 on amazon boost mobile version. I use it as a tablet
Best phone I ever had
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I might get the LTE Moto G since the screen on my current G is cracked/scratched at the upper right. It's barely noticeable, but it's noticeable enough to annoy me. Quite a few people like my phone and it isn't available here (I don't think Digicel plans on carrying this phone and it's expensive as hell to import) so I can most likely sell it for some good cash once I get the LTE version.

I am so buying it just for the lte features xD

I want the moderator to ban me.

Really ?Why here is so expensive ?

http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-moto-e-xt1022-spotted-on-indian-import-website-519174
moto e coming soon!! to cost around 8000 indian rupees or 8500 rupees approx!!

Moto E has been officially announced, here is the full specs: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e-6323.php
Available in the uk for £79.99 locked to o2.
A £150 moto g model is out now with micro sd and lte support though.

DEAL: Moto X DE 32GB for just $229!

Hi, I just read that the Developer Edition Moto X is being sold for just $229 on eBay. This is a pretty good deal for anyone who was considering buying a Moto X. International shpping is relatively low too!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Motorol...2GB-4-1-GSM-Unlocked-US-Warranty/221595159583

I agree. I was fortunate to have purchased a 64GB T-Mobile/Unlocked XT1053. I doubt we will see those again. Even the new 2014 Moto X Pure Edition is not offering 64GB.

I bought one, but just noticed this Reddit thread that suggests the GPS might not be working on them... anyone have any info relating to this?

I'm hoping that the reddit thread is malarkey. I just contacted the seller about this. I'll send it back unopened if this is the case. The ad said nothing about this. I read looking forward to getting this phone! Fingers crossed is not true!

Just reread the ad on eBay, GPS is listed as a feature. It states the phone is brand new in box with 1 year Moto warranty. Be cool if one child get moto care for it as well. The phone is in transit, hoping to get it a day early.

I doubt the phone lacks GPS...I mean, Motorola would need to have a lot of faulty Moto's to make such lot of GPS-less Moto X's. I'm pretty sure it do has GPS, very few phones lack GPS nowadays.

Just received mine yesterday, and it arrived a day early, too! No issues whatsoever. It was completely brand new, unopened and untouched. Absolutely loving it so far. Currently been using an iPhone 6 Plus and a Sony Xperia Z Ultra, and I've got to say, its quite refreshing using a compacts sized phone that fits perfectly in the hand.

brodyr90 said:
Just received mine yesterday, and it arrived a day early, too! No issues whatsoever. It was completely brand new, unopened and untouched. Absolutely loving it so far. Currently been using an iPhone 6 Plus and a Sony Xperia Z Ultra, and I've got to say, its quite refreshing using a compacts sized phone that fits perfectly in the hand.
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Hi, I ordered mine from the same eBay link a few days ago (the Moto x 2013 developer edition 32gb, at USD 229) and I'm a little worried because I'm from Argentina and besides the price of the phone itself I also have to pay someone in the US to bring me the phone here, so it's an extra 100 dollars for me.
Anyway, since you received yours already I need to ask you if everything was ok with it, I mean, is it brand new? unopened box? not refurbished and working perfectly fine for you?
Thanks in advance for the help! [emoji12]

cammel said:
Hi, I ordered mine from the same eBay link a few days ago (the Moto x 2013 developer edition 32gb, at USD 229) and I'm a little worried because I'm from Argentina and besides the price of the phone itself I also have to pay someone in the US to bring me the phone here, so it's an extra 100 dollars for me.
Anyway, since you received yours already I need to ask you if everything was ok with it, I mean, is it brand new? unopened box? not refurbished and working perfectly fine for you?
Thanks in advance for the help! [emoji12]
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As I said, it's a completely brand new and unopened unit - factory sealed and clear wrapped in original packaging (as far as I can tell, it's not a refurbished unit). No need to worry. And it's running absolutely smoothly. Near flawless performance considering the chip set it's running.

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As I said, it's a completely brand new and unopened unit - factory sealed and clear wrapped in original packaging (as far as I can tell, it's not a refurbished unit). No need to worry. And it's running absolutely smoothly. Near flawless performance considering the chip set it's running.
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Great! Thanks a lot for the info! Hope it arrives soon!

@brodyr90
That's what I had hoped. Nothing but a troll thread on reddit. I ordered from same site. FedEx has had it since Wednesday afternoon & I can finally pick it up this afternoon.
What version Android came loaded? Any OS updates after firing it up?

sailindawg said:
@brodyr90
That's what I had hoped. Nothing but a troll thread on reddit. I ordered from same site. FedEx has had it since Wednesday afternoon & I can finally pick it up this afternoon.
What version Android came loaded? Any OS updates after firing it up?
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It comes loaded with 4.4.2 but upon initial boot up, it prompts you to the latest 4.4.4 KitKat update.

ordered one also two days ago, the price as of today is $259, wiidbzxt thanks for starting this thread:good:

Seller is playing some games with pricing, it's been up and down over and over again.
With Lenovorola wanting an absurd $200 to replace the chipped screen on my GF's MotoMaker XT1058 this has a lot of appeal.
Bummed it's an XT1053, no T-Mo HSPA support. Did they make a 1058 Dev Edition, or only the ATT variants?

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Seller is playing some games with pricing, it's been up and down over and over again.
With Lenovorola wanting an absurd $200 to replace the chipped screen on my GF's MotoMaker XT1058 this has a lot of appeal.
Bummed it's an XT1053, no T-Mo HSPA support. Did they make a 1058 Dev Edition, or only the ATT variants?
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XT1053 is the T-Mobile variant. XT1058 is ATT. Check out the wiki variants its pretty informative. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_X

Anyone know where I can find the Verizon variant?

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XT1053 is the T-Mobile variant. XT1058 is ATT. Check out the wiki variants its pretty informative. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_X
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the tmobile xt1053 lists lte as 2/4/17 and the att xt1058 as 2/4/5/7/17, my question if im using att how will this affect my 4g coverage?

hugh a said:
the tmobile xt1053 lists lte as 2/4/17 and the att xt1058 as 2/4/5/7/17, my question if im using att how will this affect my 4g coverage?
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I'd recommend doing a search to find out what bands of LTE ATT is currently using in your area.

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XT1053 is the T-Mobile variant. XT1058 is ATT. Check out the wiki variants its pretty informative. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_X
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You're totally right, suffered a moment of brain fade. 1053 is the one to have from a U.S. GSM band perspective.

Got one @ $259.99. Can’t wait for it to arrive, obsessively checking if seller shipped it yet.

Tomorrow - 32GB Moto X 2014 Only $350 and 64GB Only $375!!!!!

From 11 am CT on May 5 to 11 am CT on May 6
I am tempted to get a second one so I can apply skins to it to match my mood, lol! I have the leather back and I wouldn't want to apply a skin to it b/c it feels so nice but sometimes I want to be more festive and don't want a black phone.
https://plus.google.com/106984013892934805292/posts/7e3iv3oaigD
https://twitter.com/Motorola/status/595314101137596419

I think the 64gb one is only available as the pure edition. Good deal for those stuck with a locked bootloader and not on VZW.

The 64GB is only available for the pure edition, you can get it as 16 or 32 as well.

chapelfreak said:
The 64GB is only available for the pure edition, you can get it as 16 or 32 as well.
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right but the sale is only on the 32GB and the 64GB not on the 16GB.

Red_81 said:
I think the 64gb one is only available as the pure edition. Good deal for those stuck with a locked bootloader and not on VZW.
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yeah, I really wish that the pure edition had both CDMA and GSM radios.

Couldn't resist and got the 64GB... so now I'll have 2 2014's and a 2013.

nbell13 said:
Couldn't resist and got the 64GB... so now I'll have 2 2014's and a 2013.
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Sell 1 on swappa!!!

JulesJam said:
Sell 1 on swappa!!!
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Nah... I'll use the 16 GB to flash custom roms/soak tests/ etc... gonna keep the bootloader locked on the new one

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gonna keep the bootloader locked on the new one
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Blasphemy!!!!!

JulesJam said:
right but the sale is only on the 32GB and the 64GB not on the 16GB.
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I misread his post last night, my mind thought that he was saying the pure edition was only in the 64 GB option. That's why you don't post hungover lol I'm thinking I'm going to ditch my att one and get the pure edition. No root has been hard to handle and having only 16GB(well 10 or so total)

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Blasphemy!!!!!
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Having to reflash logo.bin to get rid of the bootloader unlocked screen every time I change something is annoying

only within US...

Cost to Buy MX14 And Sell in September When MX15 is Released = $145
Here is how I think about whether or not to buy a MX14 or to wait for the MX15. The cost of buying now when you factor in selling the device in September when the MX15 is released is $145 where I live given my sales tax rate.
To buy a 32GB is $370 with tax and I estimate based on the resale prices of the MX13 back in September of last year, you should net at least $225 for the MX14 in September IF you don't get any wacky customizations - weird color combos, your name on the back, etc. Just get a black/black/dark gray or white/white/silver or white/black/dark grey - those should sell well in the fall.
So if you sell the MX14 in the fall when the MX15 is released, you will be out $145 or less if you can get more for the MX14 than my estimate. That is of course a lot of money to some people but for me to have a nicer phone for 5 months it is worth it.