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I'm at Best Buy now - bad news

only white 16gb available for sale. grey version not available til 17th per Samsung rep. total disappointment

radiohead14 said:
only white 16gb available for sale. grey version not available til 17th per Samsung rep. total disappointment
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Long line still?

lines aren't bad. I was actually one of the first 50 but gave up my spot after talking to the Samsung rep. they're quite disorganized tho

i got there at 11am. i was honestly turned off by the whole experience. the Samsung reps don't know when they will be shipping the grey models. they just told me to keep checking. it really seemed like they were not ready to release this thing yet.

Any word on when the 8.9 will be available?

radiohead14 said:
it really seemed like they were not ready to release this thing yet.
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Time is ticking. The tablet market is hot, and moving very rapidly. All tablet manufacturers have to push these things out as fast as they can, before more competition gets their units out, ramp up production, or newer, better models come along. They don't really have time to come out with a polished and well planned launch. I'm sure this is why it was a NYC only event. They just weren't ready for a full launch, but are trying to get these released as quickly as possible.

Wait, sorry if i'm off here but, everyone is upset because they only have the white model and not the grey one?

mchimney said:
Wait, sorry if i'm off here but, everyone is upset because they only have the white model and not the grey one?
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if you were there at the launch, you'd be too.
1) no announcements were made that they only had the 16gb white model. there were a lot of people who were waiting longer than me who left the line after hearing the Samsung rep tell me about that. they all wanted a 32gb model, due to the lack of micro sd slot.
2) Samsung reps had no idea when the rest of the models will be available. no eta. only told me to keep coming back. it was a disorganized launch. there were gaps in information between Samsung reps and Best Buy employees. the Samsung rep even admitted that they had to ship some models last second just to even have demo versions.
don't get me wrong.. i'll be going back there again tomorrow in hopes that they suddenly get some new shipments of the grey 32gb model.. fingers crossed.

i bought the 16gb white model the only model available , was planning to get the metallic grey , might return this for the metallic grey once that comes out.
Also got the free leather sleeve . the line wasn't too bad i reached there exactly at noon.

I bet the grey will be out on the 17th. I would be a little bit miffed to get there & wait only to find they have 16GB white models if I was wanting grey or a higher capacity.
They talked the release up enough that they should have mentioned that model was to be the one released.
I'm still bombed at still no word on the 8.9.
I think i'll give it a few more weeks after that I'm probably just going to bite the bullet and place an order for the iPad2 :-|

radiohead14 said:
i got there at 11am. i was honestly turned off by the whole experience. the Samsung reps don't know when they will be shipping the grey models. they just told me to keep checking. it really seemed like they were not ready to release this thing yet.
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Yeah it was super fishy that the annouced launch way back from Jan of this year was a one Best Buy only launch with the rest coming a week later.
It appears now from your experience that you are dead on correct, they simply wernt and still ARE NOT ready to launch but are scrambling to get them ready.
The sad part is that the average non XDA tablet buyer will be non the wiser until a major new publication decides to cover this.
My biggest question is this: What is the exact count of 16GB white versions avaliable at Best Buy today?

I would buy the 16gb white one then.... wait and return for whatever tablet you want.

MrSewerPickle said:
My biggest question is this: What is the exact count of 16GB white versions avaliable at Best Buy today?
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i asked.. Samsung rep couldn't tell, Best Buy employee didn't know. there really was that disconnect. i also asked them if there was an option for those of us there that showed up - if we could get some sort of email or phone notification if the model we wanted came in stock at the store.. nope. no luck
leyvatron said:
I would buy the 16gb white one then.... wait and return for whatever tablet you want.
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i waited this long already. i can wait another week or so

I'm personally not upset the white 16gb was wat i wanted anyways, but i forgot about the leather sleeve, since i doubt the sold 200.

Anybody in the area stop in and see how many of these are still left in stock or estimate of how many has been sold?
I'd be curious to know.

Daps said:
Anybody in the area stop in and see how many of these are still left in stock or estimate of how many has been sold?
I'd be curious to know.
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I got there after 2pm and they had stacks on the desk where the samsung employees were demoing. I would b shocked if they become out of stock. They had alot of keyboards, docks and folio cases also.

so its safe to say their strategy was a smashing failure. hope this expedites their worldwide launch. they should've premiered elsewhere
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That is a bit disappointing
I was going to attempt to make a trip out.. glad I didn't.
I pre-ordered mine on bestbuy.com and got 18 months no interest financing (not that I need it or care for it, I guess it is just kind of cool to get)

Just as a side note, does this best buy have a parking? Hey, its NYC and parking is tough

They do not.

Refurbished Wifi Xooms 399$

Todays daily woot deal is the xoom wifi tablet for 399$, good deal!
http://www.woot.com/

I'm actually here because of today's woot... I had thought about picking one up shortly after they came out but decided against it for the price and my own lack of funds/need for it.
Now I've actually got a little money to spare but wondering if one of the other few competitors might be better so I'm trying to see what's best in terms of root, kernals, roms etc... Thinking I might end up picking one up at this rate.

I was looking at the same thing. Does anyone here have experience with the refurb items coming out of Motorolla? Are they generally in like new condition?

I am struggling with this one too...
I picked up a Xoom at Costco for $500 a few weeks ago, and could return it and pick up one off Woot for $100 cheaper. Only thing lacking is the fact that I lose the silicone case that comes with the Costco retail package.
Tempted to pull the trigger!

Does it still get the 4g upgrade?

BBruin66 said:
Does it still get the 4g upgrade?
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No - this is the WiFi only model. Not the 3g.

I purchased a refurb Xoom direct from Motorola at the end of May and I've had no issues with it all. I have a friend that also purchased a refurb Xoom direct from Moto. Both came in retail packaging with charger, cable and OEM screen protector as well as stock warranty. Didn't think I could go wrong.

Well, I think I am going to eat the $100 bucks and keep the Costco 90 day return policy in my back pocket in case some other fantastic tablet comes along to temp me away from my Xoom. I have until 9/19 for my return... ;-)

spiff72 said:
No - this is the WiFi only model. Not the 3g.
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Yeah I just realized that when looking at the woot site lol. I'm an idiot.

I spent about the same on a used WIFI model only a few months ago. I think this is a great price for the xoom. keep in mind that this is the google flagship, therefore updates come ASAP whereas other tablets have to wait for their respective companies to give the go-ahead.

i paid 570 for mine at launch and I dont regret it. So, yeah, go for it.

I have been wanting to get one since launch, and woot's deal of the day convinced me to finally pull the trigger on it. Can't wait to start messing with it when it arrives!

Gorgonesh said:
I purchased a refurb Xoom direct from Motorola at the end of May and I've had no issues with it all. I have a friend that also purchased a refurb Xoom direct from Moto. Both came in retail packaging with charger, cable and OEM screen protector as well as stock warranty. Didn't think I could go wrong.
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I doubt they have that many refurb, chance are that you will get new unit!
they are probably checking if lowering the price help them sell, in canada they just lowered the price to 499 like in the US at costco for the wifi and at this price point it's a great device! I lub mine!

I was too tempted and ended up ordering one last night as well. Just quickly browsing, it seemed like there are some good devs working on this and some good kernals/roms.
Definitely looking forward to playing with it! As much as I hate waiting around for it, I'll at least have time to research and prepare my plans of what to do to it.

P00r said:
I doubt they have that many refurb, chance are that you will get new unit!
they are probably checking if lowering the price help them sell, in canada they just lowered the price to 499 like in the US at costco for the wifi and at this price point it's a great device! I lub mine!
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Interesting that today Moto site shows no refurbished xooms available.

The same deal showed up again yesterday during the woot-off. I wasn't refreshing frequently so I don't really know how many they had left to sell, but I know they didn't sell out during the day of the deal.

bestbuy has the transformer 16GB X1 for $299 shipped right now

I so want it but i'm not going to have the cash till the end of the week. i can't post link just search "Asus - Tablet with 16GB Memory - Brown" on their site.

I went and looked at it today and while I really liked it, I'm having a hard time spending the money with the Prime right around the corner. Definitely a great deal...

I'm looking to get one soon and I'm not sure about the "brown" part of the deal. I've seen it, it looks more like bronze. It's not completely hideous but I wonder if the price won't drop just a little more when Prime is released or during an after Christmas sale.

Must have been a very short time that they had that up. I'm looking at their website now and it's $399.

It's up for $299 again. I just ordered one.

I guess you need the secret link... search for tf101-x1. I was able to order tonight. I'll see if it ships.
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It's still available. Search for TF101-X1.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

D'oh! Just ordered one this morning for $349 from B&H.
Still very excited to receive my first tablet

I wonder why they changed the model numbers and why bestbuy is showing this as a "New" product, and they also have the original for sale for 399. go figure
The og was model TF101-A1 (B1 for 32gb) and this one is TF101-X1... I wonder 1. why they changed the model # and 2. Why on earth would they still sell the A1 model for 399 when the X1 is 299???

I got my TF101-X1 on Black Friday, and I think the only difference is the box...basically brown with no picture. My guess is that BB is going to try to sell the leftovers from BF on-line, vs. leaving these in the stores. It's also a B90, so the best way to root it is via Razorclaw. I wasn't sure if I wanted it because of the impending release of the TF201, and didn't even open it until I found out that BestBuy will take it back all the way up to January 24! with no restocking charge.

Anyone thinking of ordering from bestbuy.com might want to read their forums, they are having some kind of meltdown that is resulting in a LOT of complaints.
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/BestBuy-Com/bd-p/Dotcom

The reason for the different sku # is where they don't have to price match the black ones. Got to love their commercials about how they will price match though.

brachiopod said:
Anyone thinking of ordering from bestbuy.com might want to read their forums, they are having some kind of meltdown that is resulting in a LOT of complaints.
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/BestBuy-Com/bd-p/Dotcom
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Meltdown is too kind. Ordered in stock software 11/27 they are quoting me Dec 12 dlvy IL to MD

Rumbleweed said:
Meltdown is too kind. Ordered in stock software 11/27 they are quoting me Dec 12 dlvy IL to MD
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Yes, well, I agree, but I wanted to warn people without turning this into a BB bash thread. I'm waiting for some orders from BB myself and I'm not happy about it. They are pulling the stock number trick with the Transformer, and there is even a thread about that on that forum (not me!), so you can only get it at that price on line.

brachiopod said:
Yes, well, I agree, but I wanted to warn people without turning this into a BB bash thread. I'm waiting for some orders from BB myself and I'm not happy about it. They are pulling the stock number trick with the Transformer, and there is even a thread about that on that forum (not me!), so you can only get it at that price on line.
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Lots of TF went back to ASUS for various reasons over last 5-6 months. it is possible the "X" stock numbers are refurbs. Be interested to see what serial #s are.

Rumbleweed said:
Lots of TF went back to ASUS for various reasons over last 5-6 months. it is possible the "X" stock numbers are refurbs. Be interested to see what serial #s are.
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They would have to tell you it was a refurb and the black friday ad and the current ad say nothing about a refurb. The X1 stock number is to make it harder to price match since no other stores have that model number.

pbtran said:
They would have to tell you it was a refurb and the black friday ad and the current ad say nothing about a refurb. The X1 stock number is to make it harder to price match since no other stores have that model number.
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Exactly. A lot of stores have done that for a long time to make it harder to compare. It used to be that if you were big enough Sony (for example) would make a special run for you with a slightly different official model number. Now they just lie and enter it into their system with an extra "X" or "1" or a couple leading zeros so they can disclaim any price match. Bestbuy.com is not actually associated with the stores, and they like it that way; they can and do have different pricing. The stores don't have to honor the on line prices.

I picked both tablet and keyboard dock from bbuy on blackfriday and was too surprised they arrived in a bronze color instead of black. But the color is nice and gives it a distinct look unlike all the others in the market. Works well and is pretty fast, screen is awesome.
Going to grab another one if it is still at $299.
thx for headsup!!!

Loss Leader Pricing… Walmart is not alone in this strategy.
While it is true big-box merchants are able to have suppliers build BF-specific goods, fortunately the BB execution of the X1/vB90 is only different in packing (BB is big enough for this). I have not seen/read indications the X1 is not the A1. With TF201 around the corner, the timing of the marked-down TF101 was perfect. My 2hrs-40mins start/finish is well worth the T1.
The BF rush works, last I read BF-2011 wkend made $37.6B (yes that’s a B). Just take look at what folks are buying through the checkout queue – items at full retail.

Ordered Accessories...Still no Note 2 N7100

Ordered the cradle the batteries but not the device yet. Just sold the ATT version I burned an upgrade for. I should have known better then to order a Carrier branded device especially when we won't have LTE here for over a year and I only use 800MB data in my best month. But I wanted to switch to the shared plan anyway to get the UL messaging and talk. Needed one "smart phone" and the wife is using an i9100, so my Note is the smart phone.
Problem is I am always jumping in too soon paying top dollar with little development ready and getting early versions of phones that have little issues fixed in subsequent runs. I would not mind that so much if people were selling them used at reasonable prices. But the Used prices are in all cases within a few dollars of new. I don't know about many here but I would expect at least a 15% discount to new to make it worth my while to take a chance on someone's device. I sold my brand new ATT Note for $475 shipped. Good Deal for the buyer. I will probably wait until he receives it and has no issues.
Been looking at Negri as their prices seem to be the best right now at $615. Have an alert with New Egg for their $589 price they had awhile. $550 is the magic number used this month. Waiting is the rough part. Maybe I will play with the accessories awhile LOL
The onle good thing is My Note 1 has the latest leak and development is continuing full steam ahead while I sit on the sidelines and prices will drop as the Nexus 4 becomes available and the S4 mockup Leaks gain steam.
So waiting sucks but is a good thing as well....Who else is waiting for one of these? Anyone deal with Negri?

I'm waiting also. I was looking at the Ebay store when they had their deal of the day for 589.00 and kept refreshing the page watching units sold trying to decide if I was going to pull the trigger or not - and then it was sold out. Picked up a Nexus 4 to hold me over until a sale comes up - I keep checking everywhere everyday. I'm looking forward to the larger screen and increased battery life.

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I'm waiting also. I was looking at the Ebay store when they had their deal of the day for 589.00 and kept refreshing the page watching units sold trying to decide if I was going to pull the trigger or not - and then it was sold out. Picked up a Nexus 4 to hold me over until a sale comes up - I keep checking everywhere everyday. I'm looking forward to the larger screen and increased battery life.
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My Majic number for November is $589. In December I will look for $550 or below. i i have not found a device by then. Used devices should be showing up as well at good prices.
The ATT version was just enough to wet my appetite for the Note 2. I already have the ROM it has but the note 2 is much smoother and has more memory. It's a good upgrade. (although the latest S4 may mean the Note 3 will have the perfect screen for pocket carrying and a tablet...a nice 6" screen. I cannot carry a 7" Tablet around. but a 6" Phone with limited bezel areas would be VERY nice.

Verizon to open their preorder 28th and they DO have leather & cheaper than BB

According to this Verizon will open prereg order direct tomorrow.
So as many of us know, Best Buy did not show the leather as being available only white, blue, grey. And they want $609 versus $550 direct from Verizon.
So, I might now bail on the Best Buy one I PO'd and order the leather one direct and forgo the $100 best buy gift card since I would have to buy the leather and since the VZW one is $59 cheaper + not having to buy a leather back, now the Verizon direct might be a better deal since I DO want leather.
BB = $609 + tax = 658.79 - $100 gift card = 558.79 + have to buy a leather back (60-80$ so say $60) = $618.79
Verizon = $550 + get leather (and maybe the plastic back I hope as some in the UK get a plastic when they buy the leather so 2 backs in 1 buy) - having to buy a leather back + less tax $44 = $593.98
OR.. maybe get BB to match the $550 price and then you are back to being ahead if you have to buy the leather back but I just called, and they say they do not price match... oh well. Tomorrow I decide if I keep the BB po or order the VZW direct.
ps - And these preorders will begin shipping before its in stores on Thursday, June 4 (which is when BB has earliest pickup).

I'm in the same boat... Lol... Finally pulled the trigger and pre-ordered from BB. But that leather is probably going to make me cancel too.... Choices.... Choices... Lol

Already available for pre order
http://www.verizonwireless.com/vzw/...p?dvcSkuId=sku1610383&deviceProdId=dev4560003
$549.99/$199.99 2yr/$22.91 Edge
Same price for black leather!
and don't forget about this deal
http://m.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/battery

larsdennert said:
Already available for pre order
http://www.verizonwireless.com/vzw/...p?dvcSkuId=sku1610383&deviceProdId=dev4560003
$549.99/$199.99 2yr/$22.91 Edge
and don't forget about this deal
http://m.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/battery
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Good for you for finding that. I looked at the time I posted on their site & that was not posted. I figured tonight @ 9pm I'd check as that would be the 28th on the east coast.
No matter who I order with - likely Verizon given my logic above - I'm all over the "freebies".

you can actually add the gray and white to cart on verizon. i was thinking about picking up a leather one. i also noticed tmobile leather and regular is same price as well

Ordered a black leather G4! With free 2-day shipping it should arrive 6/3 or 6/4.

androidxen said:
Ordered a black leather G4! With free 2-day shipping it should arrive 6/3 or 6/4.
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I just did the same thing.
So now i have a BB preorder and a Verizon preorder 1 will get cancelled since the Verizon is set to ship 6/1 so maybe 6/3 or 6/4 delivery then I fully expect to cancel the BB preorder - the day I get the VZW phone - because as per above, the direct Verizon is a better deal IF you want leather - and I want leather.

Just cancelled my BB order. Getting the leather from verizon. Just a heads up... I had to call best buy to cancel... Online would not let me.

Or you can live in a state like me with no sales tax and still win leather back is useless unless you're planning on not having a case (which is just stupid).

I can't figure out how to order on Verizon without using my upgrade which I don't want to do

oneandroidnut said:
I can't figure out how to order on Verizon without using my upgrade which I don't want to do
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Should just be able to select the full price option. If not, chat with a VZB person and they tend to usually assist pretty well

oneandroidnut said:
I can't figure out how to order on Verizon without using my upgrade which I don't want to do
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I had to call and have them do it. I had the same thing happen.

how does one order the black? i just see white, grey and black. is it just the black one?
i dont wanna select the black and get a dark grey plasic or something lol.
also on the tablets that can be bundled, can i get them for wifi only? Ive checked them out, but it seems like there cell phones where i have to pay for 4g and 2yr contract

Phurkus said:
how does one order the black? i just see white, grey and black. is it just the black one?
i dont wanna select the black and get a dark grey plasic or something lol.
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Yes, it is the "black" one. And yes, they do not make it entirely clear and obvious, especially when on a mobile device.

Some might be able to find out today what we get in the box - and how the phone seems - since Verizon claims "select stores" will have them in shop to see as of today. My local shop did not.

Aw man and now they announce Android M!
http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/how-google-is-trying-to-simplify-android/
I wonder if the G4 will support it...

larsdennert said:
Aw man and now they announce Android M!
http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/how-google-is-trying-to-simplify-android/
I wonder if the G4 will support it...
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The phone is here now, today. A new OS is always in the process of coming. We have no real idea when M will hit. I'll roll the dice now.

larsdennert said:
Aw man and now they announce Android M!
http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/how-google-is-trying-to-simplify-android/
I wonder if the G4 will support it...
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I'm sure by this time next year..The G4 will probably have the latest version of Android.

scrillakev said:
I'm sure by this time next year..The G4 will probably have the latest version of Android.
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Lollipop has barely been adopted and pushed out to phones - atiny laughable 1.6% of Android OS usage - and now they are on to something else. This is part of the fragmentation downside of the Android OS. Most are still on KK and JB. Some might even end up skipping Lollipop usage actually. And even if this phone can support M - which I bet it can - that could be a year away (or more) based on M offical release and then, the provider prepping it for the phone and then pushing it. M? I couldn't care less about M right now.

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Lollipop has barely been adopted and pushed out to phones - atiny laughable 1.6% of Android OS usage - and now they are on to something else. This is part of the fragmentation downside of the Android OS. Most are still on KK and JB. Some might even end up skipping Lollipop usage actually. And even if this phone can support M - which I bet it can - that could be a year away (or more) based on M offical release and then, the provider prepping it for the phone and then pushing it. M? I couldn't care less about M right now.
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I agree. My note 4 is on kitkat still and i have no issues with it. I feel no need to upgrade to lollipop yet.