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Hi,
I was debating whether I should ask this question here or at Spring GS3 forum. I think asking here is more fitting.
I am wondering if I should stay with Sprint or not. I am honestly sick of slow data speed and delayed updates for CDMA phones.
But with wonderful dev magic shown here for our Epic4G, I think there won't be much software issues for GS3.
My alternative is Tmo's prepaid monthly4G for $30 per month. I really like the idea of owning GSM phone and getting unhindered updates from google. But there aren't any nexus phone that is better spec'ed then GS3. Also buying GS3 outright is pretty expensive, +$500.
So, if any of you guys switched to GS3, how are you guys? Any issues or regrets?
How is Sprint's data speed? I just found out from today's news that Sprint's gonna roll out LTE to LA, Boston and NYC area within months.
I just don't want to risk locking in 2 years with Sprint and be miserable...
Best
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Ever!
But I like Touchwiz.
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My phone is better than yours kenny
Its stands above all galaxy s3 as their emperor
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gtuansdiamm said:
My phone is better than yours kenny
Its stands above all galaxy s3 as their emperor
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(My phone bows down)...lol
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Well, if you get the Galaxy Nexus, Sprint will offer you a free slim extended battery, it has official 4.1.1 now, and is only $50 for the upgrade at Radio Shack.
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I saw it free on Newegg.
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I saw it free on Newegg.
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Even better.
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GS3 is a great phone, but unless you need a phone _right now_ would avoid locking yourself in contract until Sprint rolls out LTE in your area. Sprint 3G speed/coverage is very YMMV.
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I saw it free on Newegg.
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But its not free its $49 like most places.
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But its not free its $49 like most places.
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Yeah, my bad. The Verizon one is Free. But they are giving a $25 Newegg gift card on most and waiving the $36 activation fee on some too.
http://wireless.newegg.com/mobile/?...12-Simplexity-_-Verizon-_-content-_-promoword
Galaxy Nexus is $19.99 with an upgrade from wireflyfriends.com. I'm definitely considering it. The lowest I can find the s3 with an upgrade is $149.99. If you ask me I don't think its worth it.
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Glad I stopped by ive never even heard of wireflyfriends.com.....awesome I'm available for an upgrade and been wanting the nexus. Awesome deals they have here!
I'd never heard of the 'friends' site either. Just looked though and only certain people can apparently use the 'friends' site....it says Simplexity employees and their family & friends (hence the name basically). Wirefly itself though I was already well aware of.
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I'd never heard of the 'friends' site either. Just looked though and only certain people can apparently use the 'friends' site....it says Simplexity employees and their family & friends (hence the name basically). Wirefly itself though I was already well aware of.
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I notice that too and went through almost the entire checkout process and it never asked me if I was a Simplexity employee.It also didnt show up on the site rating function through AVAST which most sites I go to have ratings for.
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I notice that too and went through almost the entire checkout process and it never asked me if I was a Simplexity employee.It also didnt show up on the site rating function through AVAST which most sites I go to have ratings for.
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And here I was all excited about a $20 nexus. not cool
I'd say wait for the note ii if you can handle the size which should arrive by the holiday probably
Already got a sprint leak
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To directly respond to the OP, regardless of what you decide on phonewise, if it were me, I'd definitely stick with Sprint, particularly if T-mo is the only alternative you're considering. Yeah, Sprint's speeds where NV hasn't hit yet suck, but if they stay on schedule, everything is supposed to be upgraded by the end of next year. And alot more is being done by the end of this year than I'd have imagined when I first heard of it a few months ago.
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To directly respond to the OP, regardless of what you decide on phonewise, if it were me, I'd definitely stick with Sprint, particularly if T-mo is the only alternative you're considering. Yeah, Sprint's speeds where NV hasn't hit yet suck, but if they stay on schedule, everything is supposed to be upgraded by the end of next year. And alot more is being done by the end of this year than I'd have imagined when I first heard of it a few months ago.
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Well, I am in LA area so I kinda expect LTE to open soon...
But, T-mo prepaid already has HSPA+ working well in my area.
I am guaranteed at least 3mbps with Tmo HSPA+ for sure, and that is all I need.
I like their cheaper plan, but it is bummer to pay lump sum of ~$350 for a year old G-Nex or ~$600 for GS3...
I am hoping for a new nexus device, but no solid rumors about when it will be available... just speculations.
It might come next year, which is too much waiting for me...
If Sprint somehow offers me free GS3 I would stay, but I don't think Sprint can. So I am ready to walk out...
It comes down to if you want the fastest software updates or the best hardware available..
I went gs3 because the hardware is amazing.. and touchwiz really is nice on this thing.. its not like the epic where it just kind of makes things uglier.. it actually adds a lot of usable features on the gs3.. to the point where I would rather run a custom tw than aosp.
P.s. the screens bigger too!
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Kenny!!!!
I just picked up my GS3 and I am lost in the gs3 forums! you are the name i came to trust with my trusty epic 4g, so my question is...how do i root? what rom are you using. would love to hear your input
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Hi Guys,
I currently love my Note 3 and have no plans of upgrading it on Verizon.
My contract has been up for a while I looking to renew it, due an upgrade and get a new phone and sell it here in US for some profit.
What would be the best phone to get with a contract renewal and sell?
Prices are with Contract:
Note 4 $299 (32GB)
IPhone 6 $199 (16GB) $299 (64GB)
IPhone 6+ $299 (16GB) $399 (64GB)
Please let me know what's the best plan.
I can use the money to get some AV gear
Thanks.
Note 4 if you wanna stay in future, but if you wanna go back couple years iPhone 6 LoL
History shows that the iPhone will almost certainly sell for more, regardless what we think of it.
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History shows that the iPhone will almost certainly sell for more, regardless what we think of it.
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Yes of-course I agree that Note series and Android is the way to go for personal use, I guess iPhone would have the better sale value.
What would you say the iPhone 6 or 6+??
I think 64GB might be in market as I don't know who would want to buy 16GB phone.
thanks.
Its hard to say but my gut would be that the 64 GB 6+ will net you the most profit. It's purely a guess though.
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Its hard to say but my gut would be that the 64 GB 6+ will net you the most profit. It's purely a guess though.
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I was thinking same thing. Just that the iPhone 6+ with 64GB will be $399 to begin with. How much would I be able to sell it for, that is the question?
geronemo said:
I was thinking same thing. Just that the iPhone 6+ with 64GB will be $399 to begin with. How much would I be able to sell it for, that is the question?
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Heh, isn't that laways the question?
Just wait until you know Apple's off-contract pricing. That should give you a pretty solid idea of what you'll be able to get for the phone, especially if it goes out of stock for a while.
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Heh, isn't that laways the question?
Just wait until you know Apple's off-contract pricing for definite in your Country. That should give you a pretty solid idea of what you'll be able to get for the phone, especially if it goes out of stock for a while.
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On Apple's UK site, the 6+ is retailing at :
16GB1
£619.00
Includes VAT of approx. £104.00.*
64GB1
£699.00
Includes VAT of approx. £117.00.*
128GB1
£789.00
Cheaper than the Note 4 for UK pricing, And they'll always hold their value due to the amount of people who love Apple.
Honestly I just sold my iPhone 5S 64GB on Verizon and got $390 for it, so you could in theory pay the contract rate and sell it in a year and if its in good condition and you have the original box and accessories you could get pretty close to what you paid for it.
I am getting the Note 4, done playing the back and forth game with iOS and Android. I always sell the iOS devices about 3 months after I get them from being bored, too small, can't do squat because its locked down like your date on prom night. Just no fun. That said Android always offers you the ability to be custom and make it your device with launchers, apps, themes and tools. What Android DOES, Apple STEALS.
If you want max resale value, iphones are the easy choice. Android phones drop faster in value. Sold a regular iphone 4 32gb unlocked a few months ago for 200 dollars on ebay. Who would've thought you'd still get that much for such an ancient phone.
So are you guys getting to figure out the best resale value. In order to sell and purchase a note 4 off contract?
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Actually one of the main reasons I probably won't go for the edge is that it's resale value will also. Oat certainly fall faster and to much lower points than a mainstream device like the Note 4.
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Yes agreed Edge will fall fast in price compared to Note 4. Plus we don't know how functional the edge extra screen will be, it does have a lot of potential though.
Guys I will be getting 6+ from bestbuy. Should I get the phone activated on my line or just ask the BB employee to link it to my cell number without activating it. Remember I don't have any intention of using it just selling it on swappa or CL. Thanks.
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Yes agreed Edge will fall fast in price compared to Note 4. Plus we don't know how functional the edge extra screen will be, it does have a lot of potential though.
Guys I will be getting 6+ from bestbuy. Should I get the phone activated on my line or just ask the BB employee to link it to my cell number without activating it. Remember I don't have any intention of using it just selling it on swappa or CL. Thanks.
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How much are they selling on ebay and Craigslist?
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Im buying a note 4 just to break it and than go buy a iphone 6+ cause of fed up with android sheeps always bashing ios. Its 2014 grow up guys pick the device and use it.if your buying a phone just for profit than i suggest you quit your day job.apple paved the way for smartphones so be thankfull.
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Im buying a note 4 just to break it and than go buy a iphone 6+ cause of fed up with android sheeps always bashing ios. Its 2014 grow up guys pick the device and use it.if your buying a phone just for profit than i suggest you quit your day job.apple paved the way for smartphones so be thankfull.
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I am due an upgrade and don't need a new phone as I am happy with what I have. No one is bashing apple here just talking about resale value. This is not a teenage thread talking about Google vs. Apple. Please stay on topic. Thank you.
pcguy101 said:
Im buying a note 4 just to break it and than go buy a iphone 6+ cause of fed up with android sheeps always bashing ios. Its 2014 grow up guys pick the device and use it.if your buying a phone just for profit than i suggest you quit your day job.apple paved the way for smartphones so be thankfull.
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Please troll elsewhere noob
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Please troll elsewhere noob
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Please troll elsewhere noob nice insult i bet i know more about android than you. Quit calling people noobs its getting old nobody insulted you so have a nice day and keep this thread clean.its all about comparison not about what kind of people buys the iphone or the people you call sheeps.iphone will always be the number 1 selling smartphone.samsung,htc, and lg all do not have much loyal fans thats cause most are switching brand models every 3 months , i sticked with samsung since the original s line but i have own all the other models just for testing purposes .i will purchase the note 4, note edge and iphone 6+ this time around .
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Please troll elsewhere noob nice insult i bet i know more about android than you. Quit calling people noobs its getting old nobody insulted you so have a nice day and keep this thread clean.its all about comparison not about what kind of people buys the iphone or the people you call sheeps.iphone will always be the number 1 selling smartphone.samsung,htc, and lg all do not have much loyal fans thats cause most are switching brand models every 3 months , i sticked with samsung since the original s line but i have own all the other models just for testing purposes .i will purchase the note 4, note edge and iphone 6+ this time around .
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The fact that u are telling ppl to loose their day job if they want to sell a phone and buy some AV gear Is rude. Maybe in your middle school that is considered cool. I dont know. No one is acting like sheep here just trying to have a logical discussion about pricing. I am sure u know all about Android and ios now please go and ask Google and Apple for a medal. Please stop pmsing now and grow up.
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Please troll elsewhere noob nice insult i bet i know more about android than you. Quit calling people noobs its getting old nobody insulted you so have a nice day and keep this thread clean.its all about comparison not about what kind of people buys the iphone or the people you call sheeps.iphone will always be the number 1 selling smartphone.samsung,htc, and lg all do not have much loyal fans thats cause most are switching brand models every 3 months , i sticked with samsung since the original s line but i have own all the other models just for testing purposes .i will purchase the note 4, note edge and iphone 6+ this time around .
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Thanks dude...you made me lol on that post. Your awesome, but you knew that already right lol?
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Using the XDA forums, discussions, participants, and ROM/custom development as a barometer, I am surprised by the underwhelming Edge popularity.
When compared to the historical Note 2, 3, and 4 (and considering the pace of dedicated forums, ROM development, and discussion), the Edge has not nearly tracked the pace. Since release, we have had relatively little discussion, no carrier-specific forums (yet), and very few ROMs to speak of.
I would have thought that all the XDA geeks would have flocked to the Edge as opposed to Note 4. I guess I was wrong. Still, I do not understand why more people have not adopted the Edge.
Edit: At least we got root quickly. For that, I am very thankful.
It's not even released yet in most countries so that's why? The UK version I've ordered direct from Samsung UK doesn't get dispatched until 18th Dec. Online stores reckon early Jan. And then there is the price.
note edge is 399$ on 2 years contract. plus taxes, plus 40$ upgrade fee on att. that's 520$ on a phone with contract ! eBay is selling the edge over 900$. you can get a note4 less than 600$ on eBay.
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2 days after i ordered my edge i saw some known devs pop up on n4 threads and i knew i was in for a lonely ride.
But i still love my edge.
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It's not even released yet in most countries so that's why? The UK version I've ordered direct from Samsung UK doesn't get dispatched until 18th Dec. Online stores reckon early Jan. And then there is the price.
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But same price as Iphone 6 Plus 64gb once you add an extra 32gb Micro SD. The Edge is not that much more expensive than other large screen devices except the LG G3 which is less than £300 Sim Free on the UK.
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But same price as Iphone 6 Plus 64gb once you add an extra 32gb Micro SD. The Edge is not that much more expensive than other large screen devices except the LG G3 which is less than £300 Sim Free on the UK.
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The comparison is to the "pace" set by previous responses to the Note platform. Any other comparison isn't applicable. The Edge is more expensive and in limited supply, so the response is slow.
If we want more support, why not start a fund to pay for it? May work depending on how many people are going to donate.
Niche device, look at how the Note 1 went, or the LG G Flex. Both started slow, both eventually had a good following though.
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2 days after i ordered my edge i saw some known devs pop up on n4 threads and i knew i was in for a lonely ride.
But i still love my edge.
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What carrier are you with. Dwitherell has the Tmobile edge
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I can assure you guys that a very impressive group of former Note 3 devs have recently confirmed (this past week) that they plan to continue their work on the Edge, and most either already have or have ordered the device
As deez mentioned, @dwitherell, creator of Tweaked ROM is among them. That news alone was enough to confirm where I'll be headed upgrade-wise, as it has with a significant percent of (xda member) Note 3 users, who like me, are incredibly glad that they didn't jump the gun and upgrade to a regular 4!
I'm personally really glad that these guys have chosen the Edge as their next phone to tear apart, since it not only seems to really need it, but it seems to have far more potential than any other current device and I'm predicting that it will thoroughly kick ass once it's unlocked!
So hopefully that gives you something to look forward to; the Note Edge and subsequently the activity / development going on in its forum will soon be making a huge jump, as will the desirability of the device (at least among xda members)! I guess if I had already upgraded to the Edge, I'd just be trying to get a kick out of Samsung's implementation of a "killer feature", while waiting for the device to be thoroughly "fixed" in the somewhat near future. Looking forward to keeping an eye on the "dev migration" and picking up my own Edge soon! :good:
I know for a fact that a few of the great devs who shall remain anonymous are heading towards the Edge. As it's already been said, with the 4 being cheaper and the Edge not being available, they are working on Note 4 stuff right now. Which of course can be ported to the Edge. Keep the faith...
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What carrier are you with. Dwitherell has the Tmobile edge
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Im with voda AUS
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Im with voda AUS
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Kk gotcha. And this right here,is the reason why we need the forum split up.
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I look forward to seeing what developers can do with the Edge. I can't really think of too much that I would actually use since I never rommed my Note 3. I simply used root to get Nandroids and that was it.
The Edge panel has let me drop down from 4 home screens to now just using one. With the included recents panel, the app Screen Off and Lock, and MacroDroid running I don't use the buttons on my phone except to wake the screen.
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But same price as Iphone 6 Plus 64gb once you add an extra 32gb Micro SD. The Edge is not that much more expensive than other large screen devices except the LG G3 which is less than £300 Sim Free on the UK.
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I've been saying that over and over but people saying... "it's expensive" it's not. but it has been selling out on sprint
When the edge came out I had to travel 45 minutes from my house to get it. You can check the forum on xda on the 14th of november to see how frustrated some of us were with trying to order it or get it on the launch date. Add to that samsung is really doing a poor job, marketing wise, to establish the edge brand. They are killing it with the 4. Don't get me started on the price. Lastly, I really hate that samsung touted this as a "concept" phone, not the next evolution of the cell phone or something more permanent. The phone has been out for almost two months and there has been virtually no movement on apps that incorporate the panel nor has samsung added anything significant. That is an unnecessary self inflicted wound to tje brand. Conversely, I don't need to be baited in to like the phone. I a a true believer. This phone is awsome. If I could get a few more panels, like a better notification one for texts, calls and emails and a multi-window panel I would be on cloud 9.
Hopefully, all the post in here indicate that the developers are on their way. If they arrive that is fine if not I am cool either way. Just want sammy to do their part and not abandon this great device and get us some more functional panels in the meantime.
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cvaria said:
I've been saying that over and over but people saying... "it's expensive" it's not. but it has been selling out on sprint
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I agree, it's $5 than a 4 if you do TMO's Jump deal. Only thing I can see is the lack of availability, I couldn't find one till about a week after release and still had to drive 45 min... but they are becoming more popular and every person that has seen mine has claimed they were going out that weekend. The support will come
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Tmo support is getting ready to do some great stuff
I would love to have the edge...but I'm on Verizon....so I'm really frustrated!
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thuddome said:
I know for a fact that a few of the great devs who shall remain anonymous are heading towards the Edge. As it's already been said, with the 4 being cheaper and the Edge not being available, they are working on Note 4 stuff right now. Which of course can be ported to the Edge. Keep the faith...
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I hope Jovy is one...been using his roms since I got my galaxy s3!!!
Lean kernel, I really would like LK...
Don't know what to say. No Samsung adds nor nothing from Samsung on TV ad's . Friends don't even Know what this phone is. Still love it.
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Don't know what to say. No Samsung adds nor nothing from Samsung on TV ad's . Friends don't even Know what this phone is. Still love it.
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I agree!
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Idk if I'd call this a prototype, seeing as anyone can purchase one. A limit quantity phone yes but not prototype.
Also I think Samsung put all the marketing into the note 4 and s5 because they know those phones would sell to the public a lot better.
Ya, I agree with above. This phone is in the consumer market with more iterations to come. I would say this device is WAY past the prototype stage now.
When samsung first showed off their Youm display with both rounded edges couple of years ago, now that's prototype.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMWXBv5rY4
You can already see that at CES 2013 2 years ago Samsung pretty much had a working Note Edge prototype already and not much has changed since then and you can directly see the design in the current note edge.
But yes, innovation unfortunately costs extra and some of it will go towards funding the next big thing as well so I think the price is more than justified.
Hardly anyone who sees my Edge has ever heard of it...and every one has said they want one afterwards.
My daughters friends went nuts over mine when the saw it and I said maybe 5 years from now apple will catch up and do the same
Maybe this was obvious to all of you, but it just occurred to me. IMO, the most likely reason Samsung is trying to pull the Note 4 off the shelves is: Samsung Pay.
Think about it. How much money will they make selling the rest of their Note 4 stock? Vs. how much money will they make charging a nickel (or whatever) for each and every one of millions upon millions of transactions? You can only charge for a phone once. You can charge for a transaction over and over again.
They seeded the market with the S6 and S6 Edge, and now that they have the Note 5 and Edge +, they don't want Note 4s eating into that.
Excellent business move, IMO. Only time will tell if it pays off.
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Maybe this was obvious to all of you, but it just occurred to me. IMO, the most likely reason Samsung is trying to pull the Note 4 off the shelves is: Samsung Pay.
Think about it. How much money will they make selling the rest of their Note 4 stock? Vs. how much money will they make charging a nickel (or whatever) for each and every one of millions upon millions of transactions? You can only charge for a phone once. You can charge for a transaction over and over again.
They seeded the market with the S6 and S6 Edge, and now that they have the Note 5 and Edge +, they don't want Note 4s eating into that.
Excellent business move, IMO. Only time will tell if it pays off.
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They are not recalling Note 4s. T-Mobile still lists it as available and Best Buy is still selling them. But Sprint has made a choice to discontinue carrying it...perhaps it is the limited CDMA technology and it was a decision between Sprint and Sammy...maybe to force more sales of the Note 5..but seems to be a lot of other factors involved.
Also think this should have been posted in the existing discussion here
Yep, I bought mine from T-Mobile, AT&T and verizon are still selling both the note 4 and 3, so it's something on sprint's end.
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Yoshi1221 said:
Yep, I bought mine from T-Mobile, AT&T and verizon are still selling both the note 4 and 3, so it's something on sprint's end.
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Well, that shoots my analysis all to pieces.
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You can charge for a transaction over and over again.
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Not to mention you can not charge over and over again for a transaction, I think you meant to say charge customers over and over again for their many transactions.
copc said:
Not to mention you can not charge over and over again for a transaction, I think you meant to say charge customers over and over again for their many transactions.
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Yes, that should have been obvious from the previous sentences. One charge per transaction, millions upon millions of transactions.
Best to continue theories why Sprint chose to no longer sell the Note 4 here