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UK(or European) 32GB version not avaiable?!?

Good evening,
I was unable to find 32GB version of Samsung Galaxy Tab anywhere and I did extensive research. Is there even one being sold?
I mean 32GB of internal memory, not deals on ebay/carphone/anywhere with added free 16 microSDHC card. Even retail stores were unable to answer my question (London).
I can buy the card myself, I just hope they will introduce the proper 32GB version before Christmas...

Few available on eBay. Not sure which 3G bands they're using though.

to my knowledge it comes with 16GB max on device storage, could be wrong but that is what i have been told (in the US atleast)

ebay has nothing...
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Few available on eBay. Not sure which 3G bands they're using though.
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they are 16GB version with free 16GB microSDHC card, I've just checked ebay.co.uk minute ago
I don't want US version, the topic is about European versions (with "phone" capabilities) which were promised to come in 2 flavours, 16GB and 32GB.
So far the 32GB version is nowhere to find, maybe it's the "rumored AMOLED" who knows ;-)

Its been available here (Holland), but it sells out really fast it seems, and that will only get faster as the Tab is now starting to be seriously advertised (and is available here free on contract).

Macktv said:
Its been available here (Holland), but it sells out really fast it seems, and that will only get faster as the Tab is now starting to be seriously advertised (and is available here free on contract).
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are you sure it wasn't bundle with a 16GB card?
according to news on engadget (sorry no link low posts), 1 million Galaxy Tabs are already sold (probably to retail stores only but it's success anyway):
yet no matter how hard you try, you won't find real 32GB version in UK which is usually the first "IT European Market" beating Germany most of the time in avaiability, so Holland avaiability is surprising...
any Dutch internet link that I can import/buy the 32GB version to UK? I assume 3G would work fine if it's not locked...

cowgaR said:
are you sure it wasn't bundle with a 16GB card?
according to news on engadget (sorry no link low posts), 1 million Galaxy Tabs are already sold (probably to retail stores only but it's success anyway):
yet no matter how hard you try, you won't find real 32GB version in UK which is usually the first "IT European Market" beating Germany most of the time in avaiability, so Holland avaiability is surprising...
any Dutch internet link that I can import/buy the 32GB version to UK? I assume 3G would work fine if it's not locked...
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Yep, but its contract only and gone again! Whenever I've seen it online it goes straight to the top of the contract sales charts and is sold out within a couple of days. Its common for very popular devices to be contract only initially as thats where the operators make the most money. I would assume thats the reason its so tough to get right now and with Samsung's revised prediction of 1.5m by the end of year (a 50% increase), its highly unlikely you'll find one before the end of the year.

32GB version still hard to find...
Christmas is almost here and 32GB version in UK is non-existent, and I'm pretty sure it is scarce throughout the whole Europe (I've just checked Germany and some) except very few (above) exceptions.
although Amazon dropped the price to £399, which makes 16GB version bloody cheap and tempting, I need 32GB version (internal memory) of Galaxy Tab instead (various reasons).
thanks for anybody helping me with the quest, I really wonder how Samsung could fail so much of delivering on promises, and is realasing useless "luxury" versions instead...

Sorry to hear of your plight CowGaR.
If you decide 16GB + 16GB is acceptable im selling my tab as we speak, including the keyboard dock and official case. Its literally a week old and stock firmware. It comes as new with protective films attached, acceories sealed and with a reciept. Ive got £600 worth of entertainment codes as well. Just got a tab through work so im gonna shift this one and have an iPad as well to keep the family happy.
Ill get round to posting a link in the market section later.
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Weren't carphone doing a 32gb one or was it just a free micro sd bundle

Samsung Galaxy S4 32GB or 64GB??

Does anyone have any ideal of when the 32gb or 64gb version of S4 will go on sell? Anyone who works for At&t know if either will be available to purchase in the at&t store? Seen something that Radio Shack will have the 32gb version for Sale on the 27 April 2013. 16gb is not enough onboard memory for me.

I read today at android central that a Samsung rep said within the next week or two for the 32GB but I don't know how accurate that is, I also don't see a 64GB coming at all to the US.

RaptorMD said:
I read today at android central that a Samsung rep said within the next week or two for the 32GB but I don't know how accurate that is, I also don't see a 64GB coming at all to the US.
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I have the Nexus 4 16gb. Not enough memory for me. 32 would be comfortable.:good:

For those who can live with 9.8GB of space, I applaud them. I simply can't and won't. Just annoys me to have to wait, weeks, months, who knows when for the 32GB. I hear Saturday, I hear next week or two to pre-order, I hear May or June. Not sure what to believe.

RaptorMD said:
For those who can live with 9.8GB of space, I applaud them. I simply can't and won't. Just annoys me to have to wait, weeks, months, who knows when for the 32GB. I hear Saturday, I hear next week or two to pre-order, I hear May or June. Not sure what to believe.
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I agree I have like 8 games installed and it seems like I have over 5gb installed. That doesn't include Bards Tale, Real Racing 2,Asphalt, Dead trigger and others. I would love 32gb.
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RaptorMD said:
For those who can live with 9.8GB of space, I applaud them. I simply can't and won't. Just annoys me to have to wait, weeks, months, who knows when for the 32GB. I hear Saturday, I hear next week or two to pre-order, I hear May or June. Not sure what to believe.
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Rumor from Google I/O coming in May is a revamped Nexus 4 with 32GB and LTE. May hold out for that. Now if a 32gb or G4gb Galaxy S4 come out before then, I might make that move. :highfive:

While a Nexus 4 w/ 32GB and LTE would be nice the lack of microSD doesn't make it any better for me at least.

More info on the larger memory models at http://blog.clove.co.uk/2013/04/28/...er-accessible-internal-storage/#comment-47651 and http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/04/25/samsung-galaxy-s4-32gb-64gb-mia/ and http://www.knowyourmobile.com/samsu...msung-galaxy-s4-wheres-32gb-and-64gb-versions
I would really like to buy an S4 but not in a basic 16Gb form. I want at least 32Gb or preferably 64Gb. With Apps2SD not functional on the newer versions of Android and the internal memory being much faster than an external microSD card the larger memory versions are a must for power users. Maybe I will have to give up on Samsung and go for a 64Gb HTC One which does not have a removable battery or card slot but looks a worthy alternative to an S4 with only the basic memory.

htc6500uk said:
More info on the larger memory models at http://blog.clove.co.uk/2013/04/28/...er-accessible-internal-storage/#comment-47651 and http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/04/25/samsung-galaxy-s4-32gb-64gb-mia/ and http://www.knowyourmobile.com/samsu...msung-galaxy-s4-wheres-32gb-and-64gb-versions
I would really like to buy an S4 but not in a basic 16Gb form. I want at least 32Gb or preferably 64Gb. With Apps2SD not functional on the newer versions of Android and the internal memory being much faster than an external microSD card the larger memory versions are a must for power users. Maybe I will have to give up on Samsung and go for a 64Gb HTC One which does not have a removable battery or card slot but looks a worthy alternative to an S4 with only the basic memory.
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rumors abound on when we will see it, some say the 30th, some say May or June, some say never. If ATT didn't even mention it in the fine print we would just assume no.
Bottom line is if they don't then I have to rethink my whole phone strategy. Perhaps Samsung will offer up a 32GB developer edition soon.

Just get an international version. I scored one for $699

I am giving it some time before I get an unlocked international version. I am optimistic that coming soon is May or June at the latest.

KillaHurtz said:
Just get an international version. I scored one for $699
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Did u get the 32gb version international and from where? i am also patiently waiting for the 32gb version in india. Dont want to make the same mistake of getting the 16 gb again like i did with the s3. Its just no enough space. One of my friends went to the samsung store to ask they say that the 32gb version will not come to india but i have a feeling they are just saying that to sell the 16gb versions but who knows.

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Just get an international version. I scored one for $699
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Wow. I've searched high and low for a 32 or 64Gb version. Which size did you get and where was it from bacause there are loads of us who would like to know where to get the larger memory versions.

Why is this so difficult? Many people, like myself, were looking to finally switch from iPhone to the S4. But I won't live with 9Gb available. I just won't. They had a huge opportunity with this launch, and they have completely squandered it.
I did see 1 international (South Korean) version for sale on eBay, however apparently LTE doesn't work on that model in the US. I have seen several listings touting 32GB, but then the details pages reveal that they are all 16+16. Today thee were two new listings for 32GB that don't say 16+16, but I have emailed the sellers for clarification since I find it hard to believe that random people would get them first.

Its a myth .. i have being waiting for samsung to release anything greater then 16gb since s2 times..
S2 -> Tab 7.7 -> S3 all annouced 32 or 64.. but none reach my country.
So do not keep your hopes up for 64gb.. 32gb maybe..

eletro said:
Its a myth .. i have being waiting for samsung to release anything greater then 16gb since s2 times..
S2 -> Tab 7.7 -> S3 all annouced 32 or 64.. but none reach my country.
So do not keep your hopes up for 64gb.. 32gb maybe..
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i actually expected the same situation which i why i went ahead and bought the s3 16gb only to find them release the 32gb a month or so later so now im not sure what they plan to do and i just hope they release it soon cause i really want to buy the phone and dont want to get stuck with 16gb again.

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I allsow looking after 32/64Gb version.
Where do them sell this 32/64Gb version?

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I allsow looking after 32/64Gb version.
Where do them sell this 32/64Gb version?
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32 GB at AT&T.

Hey everyone !
Just made a petition to make Samsung release the 32gb and the 64gb. I know that on AT&T the 32gb has been released, but not everywhere and the 64GB is still missing. Please sign (at least for helping others) and share the petition link: http://www.change.org/petitions/release-the-samsung-galaxy-s4-with-32-and-64-gb-internal-memory
Best regards.

32GB White Frost Availability?

Has anyone heard any news at all regarding the availability of this phone within AT&T i.e. not unlocked, etc? Tx
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When I was upgrading and mine to the black 32gb I asked the lady on the phone at AT&T about the white she said she thought it was coming, along with a possible red one, and a possible blue one. She said she couldn't tell for sure as she wasn't able to access the area that had that kind of info in it, but saw some sort or "place holder" for inserting other models. Take it for it it's worth, which is not much.
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Since I saw this thread, I emailed my Samsung rep, who actually knows his stuff compared to our other reps.
He said that Samsung has no plans on launching a white 32 gig anytime soon. If there is a big demand for 32 gig they might reconsider.
that's a bummer.

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When I was upgrading and mine to the black 32gb I asked the lady on the phone at AT&T about the white she said she thought it was coming, along with a possible red one, and a possible blue one. She said she couldn't tell for sure as she wasn't able to access the area that had that kind of info in it, but saw some sort or "place holder" for inserting other models. Take it for it it's worth, which is not much.
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Typical rep talk. Thanks though.
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chocodough said:
Since I saw this thread, I emailed my Samsung rep, who actually knows his stuff compared to our other reps.
He said that Samsung has no plans on launching a white 32 gig anytime soon. If there is a big demand for 32 gig they might reconsider.
that's a bummer.
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There has to be a backstory somewhere here as this strategy makes absolutely no sense.
At some point all of the 'newbies' are going to catch on that there 16GB phones really have no more than 8GB internal memory then sales hit a brick wall.
The S4, IMO, is simply useless as a smartphone with internal memory of less than 32GB.
Thanks for passing along the info.
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You know, not everyone needs more than the 9 gigs offered. Granted, I'd like to see a bit more running space on the internal side just so I don't have to clean out caches, but 32, at least for me, is overkill. I wouldn't say the S4 is useless as a smartphone @ 9 GBs. That's just going overboard. But that's just my opinion.
Your best bet at something 32GB and other than black will be if and when AT&T carries post release variants, like blue, red, etc. At least AT&T plays really closely to Sammy, so you're already with the best service provider for Samsung stuff.

Same message from Samsung
Jun 8
We appreciate you contacting Samsung Telecommunications and being a valued customer. We understand that you want to purchase 32 GB S 4 device.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. We are sorry to inform that as of 32 Gb S 4 device are not yet released. As of now only 16 GB S 4 devices are released. However please try contacting AT&T for further information on the device.
You can try contacting AT&T at 1-800-331-0500.
If you require additional assistance, you can email us by clicking on the URL below:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/email/product/
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Also, a very helpful team of AT&T store employees looked high and low (within company inventory and presale documentation) and could find no evidence that AT&T will carry the 32 GB in white.
I'll be interested to see if the Google 16 GB version has sufficiently less bloatware. And/or if the S4 update allowing apps to SD is meeting expectations.

alex6speed said:
You know, not everyone needs more than the 9 gigs offered. Granted, I'd like to see a bit more running space on the internal side just so I don't have to clean out caches, but 32, at least for me, is overkill. I wouldn't say the S4 is useless as a smartphone @ 9 GBs. That's just going overboard. But that's just my opinion.
Your best bet at something 32GB and other than black will be if and when AT&T carries post release variants, like blue, red, etc. At least AT&T plays really closely to Sammy, so you're already with the best service provider for Samsung stuff.
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True, but with the S III memory problems I'd stay away from anything less than 32GB .
They are already carrying the Red Aurorara variant, of course with 16GB internal memory.
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Jun 8
We appreciate you contacting Samsung Telecommunications and being a valued customer. We understand that you want to purchase 32 GB S 4 device.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. We are sorry to inform that as of 32 Gb S 4 device are not yet released. As of now only 16 GB S 4 devices are released. However please try contacting AT&T for further information on the device.
You can try contacting AT&T at 1-800-331-0500.
If you require additional assistance, you can email us by clicking on the URL below:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/email/product/
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Also, a very helpful team of AT&T store employees looked high and low (within company inventory and presale documentation) and could find no evidence that AT&T will carry the 32 GB in white.
I'll be interested to see if the Google 16 GB version has sufficiently less bloatware. And/or if the S4 update allowing apps to SD is meeting expectations.
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LOL!
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My opinion is they released the 32gb black to have the 32 option and they don't have plans for the white 32gb. Same with the rumored red and blue which will almost certainly only be in a 16gb option. Anyone who wants more storage can suck it up and buy the black 32gb is probably they're way to seeing it
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DJsCrIBbLe said:
My opinion is they released the 32gb black to have the 32 option and they don't have plans for the white 32gb. Same with the rumored red and blue which will almost certainly only be in a 16gb option. Anyone who wants more storage can suck it up and buy the black 32gb is probably they're way to seeing it
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I certainly appreciate your insight but I still believe that is there marketing strategy as it simply doesn't make sense from an overall business perspective.
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randun said:
I certainly appreciate your insight but I still believe that is there marketing strategy as it simply doesn't make sense from an overall business perspective.
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Im not much of a business guru but how would it make a difference business wise to have it vs not? I mean black is a very neutral sex color vs white which seems to appeal to mostly females and yes i know some guys. And it really doesnt seem that hard to add a 32gb white i mean they basically could have the 32GB main board manufacturing line then just take those guts and throw the white body on it. Easy peasy right? So then why dont they have it along side the black one right now? over a month later...

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Im not much of a business guru but how would it make a difference business wise to have it vs not? I mean black is a very neutral sex color vs white which seems to appeal to mostly females and yes i know some guys. And it really doesnt seem that hard to add a 32gb white i mean they basically could have the 32GB main board manufacturing line then just take those guts and throw the white body on it. Easy peasy right? So then why dont they have it along side the black one right now? over a month later...
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I think you hit the nail on the head with your last question!
Marketing essentially drives the entire product life cycle in any business. That's essentially the basis of our conversation! Post-marketing drives everyone crazy, including personnel in other departments who want to move on to the 'next best thing'! IMO, it makes perfect sense to sell all 32GB variants in all of the colors for exactly the reasons you mentioned.
Sure, I could go ahead & get a 'dirty' black model instead of continuing to holding my breath for the White Frost, but as a consumer I'll play that game a bit longer.
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Been away for awhile. Any new news?
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Doesn't appear to be...
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Thanks for the input.
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Thanks for the input.
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I saw that Verizon is selling the 32gb white frost over the weekend and will be shipping them this week. Hopefully they will come to AT&T this week as well. I've been holding out for the white one as well.

lhanley said:
I saw that Verizon is selling the 32gb white frost over the weekend and will be shipping them this week. Hopefully they will come to AT&T this week as well. I've been holding out for the white one as well.
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Thanks much for the tip! Will definitely be monitoring this.
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damn, vzw gets white 32gb... oh well ill wait it out for next round of top tier phones.

Samsung and AT&T know that 95 percent of their customers will opt for the 16gb version of the S4. With most customers it's about price and when they are also told they can add memory with a micro sd, they definitely go with the 16gb. The reps don't inform them that apps can only be stored internally and even if they did 95 percent would still get the cheaper of the two options. Samsung won't pay the extra manufacturing costs involved with churning out multiple colors of 32gb versions for AT&T when the demand just isn't there.

64GB Note 3

Does a 64GB version of Note 3 really exist in the market?
There is not trace of it at Best Buy, Target, Radio Schack and ebay...
On the paper it exists, but in reality was somebody able to purchase one?
Thank you
Saulo

I only found one from a Russian website, which I believe cannot be trusted.

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I only found one from a Russian website, which I believe cannot be trusted.
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Some people say it exists, but none is available on ebay or other sites...
Please can somebody let me know how and if was capable to purchase a 64GB version of Note 3?
Saulo

64Gb versions of these and other phones are the bigfoot of the phone world... People have seen them, got photo's but no-one seems to own one.....
I don't understand why Samsung doesn't get rid of the 16gb variants and start on 32gb... Android's getting too big to offer only 8gb internal with the rest being used by the OS....

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Does a 64GB version of Note 3 really exist in the market?
There is not trace of it at Best Buy, Target, Radio Schack and ebay...
On the paper it exists, but in reality was somebody able to purchase one?
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Perhaps in the note 4 we will see both 32 & 64gb options, I went on the hunt for a 64gb note 3 November of last year but found no such thing. Don't get scammed online, if there not available at your local stores there not gonna be available.
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Doubtful. Most devices have this problem of not actually selling the bigger versions. Or if they do, it's for one or two specific carriers.

You'll be surprised how well base models sell compared to the higher capacity ones. Don't even get me started on how well Apple sells base models.
So any way, I really don't think that legendary 64gb exists anywhere. At least we have a comfortable 32gb with expandable storage, a privilege a lot of phone deam of.
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A note to samsung(re no 64gb in canada)???

A NOTE TO SAMSUNG.
Your recent launch of your two new phones,The Note 5 and the S6 Edge Plus did not give you the edge over Apple here are the reasons why.,
-no Micro Sd slot
-no external battery
Now I can live with these two choices as I realize that internal memory is much faster than external memory and the non-removable battery is not a big deal.
But,you did not stop there instead you decided that your going to push the S6 Edge Plus as your main flagship phone in two memory sizes 32/64gb and in the color black and make the Note 5 available in Black only and one size 32gb here in Canada. Last but not least some carriers did not received any phones at all and where in the dark as to when and If they would receive stock of the Note 5 in the 64gb size
I have always been under the impression that as a consumer that pays for the product I get a choice in this matter. Samsung does NOT decide what I want.
In the end have comes out on top as “THE PLUS WINNER”
They deliver across the world to multiple countries along with different models of phones in various memory sizes.
In closing I have purchased the S2/3/4 and the Note ¾ and was planning on buying the Note 5(64GB)
Until you can deliver phones in Canada like Apple does I will take my money elsewhere.
This is “THE NEW NOW.”
Yours truly.,
Greg Joplin

Cool story, bro.
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This is exactly how I feel.

Did you actually send this to someone at Samsung?
We're in the same boat in Australia, only a 32GB version of the Note 5 is being released and it's $1099 which is crazy expensive for a model with entry-level storage. I've imported a 64GB model from a Hong Kong retailer, I believe they got their stock from Singapore. Ended up paying less and I get double the storage and I get it 2 weeks earlier to boot.

No one from Samsung is going to see it here.
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tryfound said:
Did you actually send this to someone at Samsung?
We're in the same boat in Australia, only a 32GB version of the Note 5 is being released and it's $1099 which is crazy expensive for a model with entry-level storage. I've imported a 64GB model from a Hong Kong retailer, I believe they got their stock from Singapore. Ended up paying less and I get double the storage and I get it 2 weeks earlier to boot.
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YES I DID!!!!!

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YES I DID!!!!!
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Your recent launch of your two new phones,The Note 5 and the S6 Edge Plus did not give you the edge over Apple here are the reasons why.,
-no Micro Sd slot
-no external battery
Hasn't Apple ALWAYS had no SD Card and No removable battery?

Yup, lol.
I guess his point is that was an advantage in previous models over Apple, and now it isn't

32gb is plenty plus you have the cloud!! Seriously, 32gb may be sufficient for some, but damn at least give people some sort of option. I feel for those not able to get the 64gb, that would absolutely be a deal breaker for me.
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Yup, lol.
I guess his point is that was an advantage in previous models over Apple, and now it isn't
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My point is I want a 64GB Note 5

The vast majority will be buying the 32gb. You do have to realize Samsung got these Note 5s out REALLY fast after launch. They probably could only manage to get enough 64gb models to certain markets (like the US) at this point. In Samsung's position, what's better? Get 32gb to market where it will end up to be the most popular model or sit on it and be nice to enthusiasts like us? While I agree it is frustrating to only see 32gb and black only in the Canadian market, I hear other color options and 64gb will become available in mid-September

It is your providers that decided to carry only 32gb rather than samsung being somehow short. Traditionally even when they launched with multiple versions of the phone, they soon discontinued the higher model due to lower sales. Pay attention how long will they have 64gb edge+ available.
Note 4 ?

Ordered a 64GB unlocked Note 5 on eBay from Taiwan.
I'll report back how the reception is without band 4 (1700) AWS. The phone still supports 700, 2100, and 2600 MHz.. hopefully that'll be sufficient

"Hurr durr, 32gb is plenty when you have the cloud"
Sure, if my wireless carrier let me have 20gb data traffic a month. Or if I was always connected. Me and my 100+ mobile users all live/work in Northern Alberta. They spend their entire day taking pictures of wellsites and oilfield structures. And with a 16MP camera. those pictures can be 5-8mp a piece in basic JPG mode. I've got 21gb usable space, so without including email, social media, and movies/music, I'd fit about 20, 000 photos on a Note 5. That sounds like a lot until you realize my guys might be in the woods without cell service for 3 weeks at a time.
Its just .... just a BAD device that USE to be a professional product that is now just a poor excuse for an iPhone 6+. At least I can get 64GB of storage on an iPhone, even if the OS is built for toddlers.

How True
Greg

It's not Samsung. It's the Carriers. My buddy is a purchasing director for ******* (will not disclose because i have been asked to) and he said the previous phones that offered 64gb didnt sell well enough (of course that 100$ more for something that cost 3$ more to make is ludacris) and a lot of them had to be kept dormant until somebody bought them, or some promotion came to push the stock rotation. He said canada is a small market, we might be close to 35 million, but no more than 3000-5000 note 5 will be sold in the first month, all carriers taken into account. So Samsung consults with the carriers before production starts and they agreed that all W8 models would be 32gb black...and when the initial order will be sold, they will introduce a new color to boost sales once again, and possibly at the end of the 1st year cycle, a new capacity.
Honestly, everybody is getting ripped off with storage. It literally doesnt cost more than 25$ for a 128GB memory chip, and yet, they will charge us hundreds of dollars. The difference in build cost between a 32gb and 64gb model is not more than 10$...they should stop that storage BS and start to realistically reflect pricing. Samsung is the biggest manufacturer of flash storage on the planet, they even have a 2TB SSD that retails for 700$ and you can easily find 1TB versions for 300$. So why do they keep charging us 200$ more for 128 measly gigs?

polish_pat said:
It's not Samsung. It's the Carriers. My buddy is a purchasing director for ******* (will not disclose because i have been asked to) and he said the previous phones that offered 64gb didnt sell well enough (of course that 100$ more for something that cost 3$ more to make is ludacris) and a lot of them had to be kept dormant until somebody bought them, or some promotion came to push the stock rotation. He said canada is a small market, we might be close to 35 million, but no more than 3000-5000 note 5 will be sold in the first month, all carriers taken into account. So Samsung consults with the carriers before production starts and they agreed that all W8 models would be 32gb black...and when the initial order will be sold, they will introduce a new color to boost sales once again, and possibly at the end of the 1st year cycle, a new capacity.
Honestly, everybody is getting ripped off with storage. It literally doesnt cost more than 25$ for a 128GB memory chip, and yet, they will charge us hundreds of dollars. The difference in build cost between a 32gb and 64gb model is not more than 10$...they should stop that storage BS and start to realistically reflect pricing. Samsung is the biggest manufacturer of flash storage on the planet, they even have a 2TB SSD that retails for 700$ and you can easily find 1TB versions for 300$. So why do they keep charging us 200$ more for 128 measly gigs?
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Thanks for the information
Greg

Also, you cannot compare Samsung to Apple. Apple is a dictator when it comes to selling their phones. There are many accounts over the years of carriers backing out of their deals with Apple because of their lack of compassion. Their dictatorship has one or two perks though...it allows them to skip carrier verification and push updates to all customers at the same time through their servers. For the rest of us, it drives prices higher, their products almost never have price drops, they almost never offer any deals or bundles...
Only one company has been able to make Apple fold, China Mobile that has taken years to negotiate a deal with apple, mostly on their terms, but when you have the biggest market in the world under one roof, i guess being a dictator doesnt always work