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What new stuff is being announced at CES?

I don't have any channel that covers the CES nor do I know how to go about finding anything on what's announced so what's good there so far?
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Gahh Its Lee said:
I don't have any channel that covers the CES nor do I know how to go about finding anything on what's announced so what's good there so far?
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Follow engadget on twitter, they have a lot of info on CES.
Moto droid bionic announced. Moto ain't my cup of tea, but it's LTE and specs are crazy.
Honeycomb info also..designed for "just for tablets"
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Download the engadget app it's got me glued to it. Lots of mobile news at CES this year.
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as much as I hate motorola, the bionic looks siiick.

ACD168 said:
as much as I hate motorola, the bionic looks siiick.
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i hate motorola as well... and the bionic is pretty bad ass (the inc is the sexiest device out there!)... but the thing is locked :/... damn you motorola!

Thanks guys
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TheWizKid95 said:
i hate motorola as well... and the bionic is pretty bad ass (the inc is the sexiest device out there!)... but the thing is locked :/... damn you motorola!
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Up to 2GHz of power...that rivals some laptops. If they want to lock it, be my guest lol.

AT&T got LTE and 12 Android Powered devices...good no? Also Verizon is no longer offering those awesome upgrade discounts we love after Jan. 16th on 2 year contracts...
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Rumor has it on Droidforums it will be unlocked. So don't count them out yet...
Droid Incredible Rooted!

What I'm hoping is honeycomb working on our dear dinc. I've been told its requires dual core and a minimum Res. Requirement.
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What do you mean??
Smokeey said:
AT&T got LTE and 12 Android Powered devices...good no? Also Verizon is no longer offering those awesome upgrade discounts we love after Jan. 16th on 2 year contracts...
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Smokeey said:
What I'm hoping is honeycomb working on our dear dinc. I've been told its requires dual core and a minimum Res. Requirement.
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im pretty sure the inc will get honeycomb. ive seen some where that there is no requirement for the cpu on honeycomb

Gahh Its Lee said:
What do you mean??
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A leaked slide indicates that Verizon is doing away with annual upgrades and NE2 discounts. In short, the only upgrade options for customers that buy a new phone after 16 Jan will be contract pricing after ten months of a one year contract or twenty months of a two year contract. Current customers can still use their available discount after the cutoff, but won't receive any more discounts/early upgrades after that one.

TheWizKid95 said:
im pretty sure the inc will get honeycomb. ive seen some where that there is no requirement for the cpu on honeycomb
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According to OEMs at CES, Honeycomb requires a dual core cpu. One caveat to consider, though, is that as of right now, Honeycomb is a tablet only OS version.
ETA: Disregard my above statement. Google's Dan Morill has confirmed via Twitter that there is, in fact, no minimum cpu requirement.

Sorry to beat a dead horse... Can you translate this into something I'd understand? Basically I'm hearing two year upgrades are staying? Or are leaving? Or early upgrades? So lost
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A leaked slide indicates that Verizon is doing away with annual upgrades and NE2 discounts. In short, the only upgrade options for customers that buy a new phone after 16 Jan will be contract pricing after ten months of a one year contract or twenty months of a two year contract. Current customers can still use their available discount after the cutoff, but won't receive any more discounts/early upgrades after that one.
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NE2 (New Every 2) only applies to those under $50 crappy flip phones that upgradees can get for free. Doesn't have anything to do with us smartphone owners. What does affect us is that customers used to be able to upgrade from months 13-20 in their contract using the 1-year upgrade price and restart the 2-year contract from that point. They're getting rid of that. You now have to wait at least 20 months for your upgrade.
I'm going to start using 1-year contracts now because of this. The only caveat is the phone is slightly more expensive (incredible was $70 more, not a big deal).
The Thunderbolt is going to be my next phone. The Droid Bionic looked tempting until I saw the Thunderbolt in action and everyone confirmed the Bionic only has 512MB of RAM, while the Thunderbolt has 768MB of RAM. Kind of stupid for Moto to skimp on the RAM when the Atrix (same *exact* phone on AT&T) has 1GB.
Also, AT&T does not have LTE yet. They're pulling a T-Mobile and touting their HSPA+ network as 4G when it's not even close.

Do a search for "CES Incredible HD".
There are a lot of nice new photos and articles out there.
It looks mighty tempting.
I love my Incredible but I really think that will be my next phone.
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Can anyone link me to the thunderbolt? I keep coming up with the same old leaked pictures and no info.
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Androidcentral.com...it has all the info you could need.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Can anyone link me to the thunderbolt? I keep coming up with the same old leaked pictures and no info.
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http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/06/verizon-htc-thunderbolt-officially-announced/

G2 on T-mobile site again?

Just searching around on the site and I found this.
Online Only Deal for $49.99 (2yr contract)
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones...x?cell-phone=T-Mobile-G2-with-Google-Titanium

Kevonzone said:
Just searching around on the site and I found this.
Online Only Deal for $49.99 (2yr contract)
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones...x?cell-phone=T-Mobile-G2-with-Google-Titanium
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Guess our phone is recontinued lol

Never understood why they took it off in the first place?! Seems like they would've left it on until the G3 arrives...

lolz if you click on the link that says "Learn more at the T-mobile G2 Home" you are sent to a website about the LG G2x

Does this mean we will see an official ICS OTA? Haha, it would be nice though.
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meltedmoops999 said:
Does this mean we will see an official ICS OTA? Haha, it would be nice though.
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It's not on HTC's list shown on tmonews.com but it could happen if tmobile requested it. I have a feeling this de-discontinued is just to empty extra and/or old stock I wish this was some hint to a coming soon G3 but none in sight so far...

I noticed this as well. Was curious. Only $200 off contract is sweet. Do EIP on it, $50/month is even better. Hopefully these units have the hinges fixed. If so, I'm tempted to pick one up soon.

HTC ONE X at&t $149 with 2yr contract

Pre-Orders For HTC One X On AT&T Start At Target April 22 For $149 - http://goo.gl/3BCgP #android
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I know where I'll be on Sunday.
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A few days before the SGSIII announcement
Removable battery >>>
But the X is beautiful

I HAVE AN UPGRADE I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO GET THE ONE X, THE NOTE OR WAIT

fleurdelisxliv said:
I HAVE AN UPGRADE I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO GET THE ONE X, THE NOTE OR WAIT
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Get the One XL and try it and if you don't like it, I'll hook you up with a Note or a Meizu MX or whatever else you want. I've been waiting for the One XL

juzz86 said:
Get the One XL and try it and if you don't like it, I'll hook you up with a Note or a Meizu MX or whatever else you want. I've been waiting for the One XL
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i may pre order it then

fleurdelisxliv said:
i may pre order it then
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Entirely up to you dude, but you will have a home for it, and a choice of other cool toys, if you don't like it

Same deal with Radioshack
Also available for $149 through preorder from radioshack. Engadget link here:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/atandt-confirms-htc-one-x-to-land-may-6th
Also confirmed on their facebook page...
http://www.facebook.com/RadioShack

Sparkz914 said:
A few days before the SGSIII announcement
Removable battery >>>
But the X is beautiful
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That's what I'm waiting on. Nothing else is worthy.
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charlieb620 said:
That's what I'm waiting on. Nothing else is worthy.
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i see they are going to announce it on may 3rd! wonder when att will get it?

Sparkz914 said:
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Removable battery >>>
But the X is beautiful
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If the GS3 has a ceramic casing, it is not gonna have a removable battery.

I doubt it wouldn't have a removable battery

well ima hit target up sunday and see what this is all about

Any phone without a removable battery is an instant no in my book. I like my semi-hot swappable batteries.
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But i hate how Samsung phones spec differ in America compared to abroad, this means less dev support. Every one s ( considering it or S3 ) will be the same all over the world, just like the sensation and other HTC phones. Also, we might end up getting the S3 around Christmas with the way US carriers lag.

It will drop around the same time as the iPhone 5

Confirmed at my local radio shack yesterday they will be doin the pre order!
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dolcedavinci said:
But i hate how Samsung phones spec differ in America compared to abroad, this means less dev support. Every one s ( considering it or S3 ) will be the same all over the world, just like the sensation and other HTC phones. Also, we might end up getting the S3 around Christmas with the way US carriers lag.
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Buying an international version solves that problem. I know you have to pay full prize but you can use your upgrade and sell it here so that you can make up some of the total cost. Also there is no AT&T branding on international version which is awesome. I hate that AT&T logo on nice looking phones

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If the GS3 has a ceramic casing, it is not gonna have a removable battery.
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Agreed we don't know how it will look and I'm guessing it will not have a removable battery as well if rumors of ceramic casing are true.

I read somewhere that the Next Galaxy will have a simultaneous world release date (US carriers included); it has something to do with the way the GS2 sold.
That would prolly keep them from making the same mistake like they did making the US G-Nex a Verizon exclusive. Back to the main topic, I will be preordering the One X and if I dont like it I could always sell it and wait for GS3.

Photon Q compared with epic 4g

i just bought the phone like an hour or so ago and i must say im impressed but theres pros and cons about this device. i took some flicks so you guys can see it compared to the epic 4g
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johnp1991 said:
What you guys think about the $199 price tag? its cheaper then when I bought my og epic for $220. Do you guys think it be worth it knowing the s3 the same price?
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No i don't think it is. Even though the call signal/quality might be superb
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I say wait for it to be up on amazonwireless/wirefly/letstalk. Though I was expecting them to charge 250$, they always charge 50$ for the keyboard fee. Considering that we most likely won't be seeing any other keyboard phones for a year (sprint already has 3 with this one having best specs). There might not be much choice.

What's funny I was in radio shack with a friend today... they are selling the og epic for $20.00.
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Speedin07si said:
What's funny I was in radio shack with a friend today... they are selling the og epic for $20.00.
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Why is it funny? it is always cheaper through a retailer then directly. You can get it for 1 penny on amazon. The only downside ordering it through a 3rd party is if you cancel after 30 days but before 180 days you pay 200$+ extra to cancel.

johnp1991 said:
Do you guys think it be worth it knowing the s3 the same price?
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a no go for the following reason:
1) motorolla device with no confirmed unlocked bootloader
2) non-removable battery is only 1785 mAh
3) only 1GB RAM
So, unless these specs are wrong.... not worth it, IMO

DCRocks said:
a no go for the following reason:
1) motorolla device with no confirmed unlocked bootloader
2) non-removable battery is only 1785 mAh
3) only 1GB RAM
So, unless these specs are wrong.... not worth it, IMO
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#1 Not true, it has been confirmed that the Photon Q 4GLTE will be Motorola's first unlockable bootloader.
http://www.motorola.com/blog/2012/07/26/unlock-the-bootloader-on-motorola-photon-q-4g-lte/
That said, I still won't buy it, most likely.

Sprint posted a deal on the Motorola Photon Q. If you pre-order and add a line you get a $100 amex gift card so may be worth it if your on a family plan.

2 people told me today they are waiting for the iPhone 5...
God have mercy on their souls...
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orlzzt said:
2 people told me today they are waiting for the iPhone 5...
God have mercy on their souls...
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Whats an iphone?

orlzzt said:
2 people told me today they are waiting for the iPhone 5...
God have mercy on their souls...
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Simpletons will be Simpletons. Im waiting on the new Nexus, which should come soon after they release the Iphone5 lol.
Unless I think this phone is worth it...and they drop the price to $100 no mail in rebate.

InfDaMarvel said:
Simpletons will be Simpletons. Im waiting on the new Nexus, which should come soon after they release the Iphone5 lol.
Unless I think this phone is worth it...and they drop the price to $100 no mail in rebate.
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So far cheapest I found for upgrades is 149.99$ at Wirefly F&F.

gTen said:
Whats an iphone?
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I love the iphone!!!

xboxfanj said:
#1 Not true, it has been confirmed that the Photon Q 4GLTE will be Motorola's first unlockable bootloader.
http://www.motorola.com/blog/2012/07/26/unlock-the-bootloader-on-motorola-photon-q-4g-lte/
That said, I still won't buy it, most likely.
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Thanks, that was always a concern when it came to Motorola, at least IMO
Still, considering you can get an Epic for $100 off contract and run CM10 on it, and a SGS3 for $150 via Amazon/Best Buy, I am kinda unwilling to risk jumping on board another phone with slim development prospects, until I hear otherwise. Perhaps if CM accepts the device...

DCRocks said:
Thanks, that was always a concern when it came to Motorola, at least IMO
Still, considering you can get an Epic for $100 off contract and run CM10 on it, and a SGS3 for $150 via Amazon/Best Buy, I am kinda unwilling to risk jumping on board another phone with slim development prospects, until I hear otherwise. Perhaps if CM accepts the device...
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My main interest is because of WORLD phone. I can us e GSM on travel and makes life much easier. I wish GS3 had GSM slot. I read that there is some long way of getting there with GS3.

i would have been willing to put up with Motorola shenanigans if the thing was 720p, but it's only QHD
looks like i'll have to go with a NOKB phone.
in other news, i know someone who will LOOOOVE the Kyocera Rise on VM... $99!?!? cut the check!

dps33 said:
My main interest is because of WORLD phone. I can us e GSM on travel and makes life much easier. I wish GS3 had GSM slot. I read that there is some long way of getting there with GS3.
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Is the lte sim card user accessible? If so, you can probably use gsm from there, just like on some verizon droids not advertising gsm capability.
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dps33 said:
My main interest is because of WORLD phone. I can us e GSM on travel and makes life much easier. I wish GS3 had GSM slot. I read that there is some long way of getting there with GS3.
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Doesn't it have a locked GSM slot? I remember hearing something about Verizon version being hacked to use GSM in europe. I doubt sprint version is any different, but your gonna have to research it.

How does the qHD screen compare to AMOLED???? No one has answered this for me.

gTen said:
I say wait for it to be up on amazonwireless/wirefly/letstalk. Though I was expecting them to charge 250$, they always charge 50$ for the keyboard fee. Considering that we most likely won't be seeing any other keyboard phones for a year (sprint already has 3 with this one having best specs). There might not be much choice.
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This isn't true. LG has a keyboard phone in the pipeline called the Cayenne.
The Photon is a no-go for me due to embedded battery. As it is I need to use an extended battery with the Epic and always carry a spare for backup.
When batteries were always replaceable I considered physical keyboard my deal breaker. Now replaceable battery is my deal breaker. I'd like a keyboard too, but if I *HAD* to choose between keyboard and replaceable battery I'd go with the replaceable battery. Keyboard does me no good if the phone is dead...

[POLL] Pre-Order Count for USA

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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