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HP's last Touchpad sell

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/409706/refurbished_hp_touchpad_fire_sale_happening_sunday
For anyone that doesn't know already:
HP is having their last Touchpad sell on their official Ebay store today at 6pm Central time.
This time their down to just refurbs mostly but still at $99 and $149 (16gb and 32gb respectively) its a steal.
I know I will most likely pick one up tonight if I can grab one before everyone else gets to it
Anyone else thinking of getting one and putting CM7 on that thing?

Damn if I wasn't building a gaming computer I'd buy it in a heartbeat
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They are already in the store, but for the high prices (500$). Anyone knows what this means? Are they selling for 500 bucks, or will the price drop within 2 hours?

Chaosz-X said:
They are already in the store, but for the high prices (500$). Anyone knows what this means? Are they selling for 500 bucks, or will the price drop within 2 hours?
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Supposedly at 6PM (Central) they will be the prices listed above until they sell out.
This is only going on at the HP's official ebay page.

Chaosz-X said:
They are already in the store, but for the high prices (500$). Anyone knows what this means? Are they selling for 500 bucks, or will the price drop within 2 hours?
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wondering the same.. it shows theyve sold already 8 of the 32gb, theyre might be something special for employees, like maybe they signed up with they're ebay account..
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so what do you guys think 16GB or 32GB if im gonna dual boot it with android. that would probably leave little room on the hd of the 16gb one for movies, music and other stuff right?..

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wondering the same.. it shows theyve sold already 8 of the 32gb, theyre might be something special for employees, like maybe they signed up with they're ebay account..
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so what do you guys think 16GB or 32GB if im gonna dual boot it with android. that would probably leave little room on the hd of the 16gb one for movies, music and other stuff right?..
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I would personally get the 32 gig, but its all in how much media your gonna want, it has no sd card or expandable space.
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Already got one during the first fire sale.. Going to try for the another
Edit: Well got to the checkout but it eventually timed out.. Oh well
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crump84 said:
Already got one during the first fire sale.. Going to try for the another
Edit: Well got to the checkout but it eventually timed out.. Oh well
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Yea, same for me
They sold out in like 7 min
;( i wanna cry lol

Best Buy Giving $25 Google Play Credit & $15 Best Buy Gift Card

Hey guys, just letting you know that Best Buy is giving out $25 Google Play Credit & $15 Gift Card with the purchase of a Nexus 7.
They will also price match Office Depot which is $40 cheaper than Best Buy.
I went out and bought one, they didn't the Wi-Fi one in stock, so they handed me 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE one.
Office Depot price last until 12-28 though.

Prime said:
Hey guys, just letting you know that Best Buy is giving out $25 Google Play Credit & $15 Gift Card with the purchase of a Nexus 7.
They will also price match Office Depot which is $40 cheaper than Best Buy.
I went out and bought one, they didn't the Wi-Fi one in stock, so they handed me 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE one.
Office Depot price last until 12-28 though.
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I got the $25 play credit but no gift card. Do you have a source link for that? Also, I was unaware that Office Depot had it for $40 cheaper so I'm going to go back to Best Buy today with the ad and get them to price match it. Thanks for the heads up.

_MetalHead_ said:
I got the $25 play credit but no gift card. Do you have a source link for that? Also, I was unaware that Office Depot had it for $40 cheaper so I'm going to go back to Best Buy today with the ad and get them to price match it. Thanks for the heads up.
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I don't. I went in this morning to have them price match office depot and once the price matched then hit total and their system automatically added in the $15 dollar gift card. I have my receipt which is in my fiancée's vehical right now. But I'll upload it later so you all can see

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I don't. I went in this morning to have them price match office depot and once the price matched then hit total and their system automatically added in the $15 dollar gift card. I have my receipt which is in my fiancée's vehical right now. But I'll upload it later so you all can see
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Cool, we'll see what happens when I go in. Did you just bring in your receipt to get them to price match? Or did you have to bring the N7 back?
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Just got out of best buy. Got the price match and the gift card. Thanks OP, you just made me $55. Cheers!
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Aaaand I just used that money to buy the Moga Pro Power game controller
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Thanks for this! i got a nook hd+ for the holidays and wanted to exchange it for a 7....This is perfect! i can get the 32gb for 229 with the price match and the gift cards...Awesome!

_MetalHead_ said:
Cool, we'll see what happens when I go in. Did you just bring in your receipt to get them to price match? Or did you have to bring the N7 back?
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Just got out of best buy. Got the price match and the gift card. Thanks OP, you just made me $55. Cheers!
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Aaaand I just used that money to buy the Moga Pro Power game controller
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Good! Yeah its kinda awesome to not expect things like that, I was just expecting a $229 32GB Nexus, I walked out $25GPC $15BBGC and a LTE model too!
aegentirony said:
Thanks for this! i got a nook hd+ for the holidays and wanted to exchange it for a 7....This is perfect! i can get the 32gb for 229 with the price match and the gift cards...Awesome!
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Nooks are terrible. Nexus 7 > Kindle Fire > Nook HD

Prime said:
Good! Yeah its kinda awesome to not expect things like that, I was just expecting a $229 32GB Nexus, I walked out $25GPC $15BBGC and a LTE model too!
Nooks are terrible. Nexus 7 > Kindle Fire > Nook HD
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Yeah you definitely made out like a bandit with that LTE model. It would be nice to have, but I can just tether it to my phone, no biggie. Thanks again man, you truly made my day

I got the $15 credit and $25 Google play credit. I am going to go back to price match though.

Ended up getting one after exchanging the nook HD+ I got as a gift ..indeed I got a 15 best buy GC and a 25 Google play ..thanks op!
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I bought mine 10 days ago and had them price match Office Depot at $229. Went back last night for the gift cards and they wouldnt do it. They said they could either price match it, or get the gift cards, but not both.

Got mine yesterday with the gift card and GP credit and went back today (glad I read this thread) and they priced matched it. So I walked out the door with the tablet and Google sleeve ($30) for $277 post tax and $25 in GP credit. Not too bad.
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I just called the local store and they didn't know anything about the promotion. What areas are you guys getting this from? I'm in Michigan.

I'm in California, Los Angeles got the 16 GB price matched for $199 plus the 15 dollars plus $25 dollar play credit... Yeah buddy the GP credit was a surprise. I originally Purchased the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 but the screen quality and sluggishness of it made me return it.
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mldiroff said:
I just called the local store and they didn't know anything about the promotion. What areas are you guys getting this from? I'm in Michigan.
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Its a promotion that last until Dec. 28 called the yellow tag promotion its also on Bestbuy.com. When you spend over $100 you get a $15 gift card for a later purchase.
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I bought the 16gb version 2 weeks ago.. I wonder if I can take it and exchange.
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dcaplinger76 said:
I bought the 16gb version 2 weeks ago.. I wonder if I can take it and exchange.
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I would give it a try... Just ask for a price match if you bought it from best buy. Also most retailers will price match other competitors. Plus best buy had an extended exchange policy until January 15 th.
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I called the store manager about getting this, I never got through. Twice disconnected and the person I did speak to, said they would not honor the $15 if $100 spent because I already got the price match. I explained that would be fine if there was a promo specifically on the N7, but its got nothing to do with it, its on amount spent, and I spent way more than $100.
No.
So I said what about the Google promo with the N7, its with google, not Best Buy per se. She went to ask the manager, 10 minutes later *click*.
I call back, she transfers me to the manager,..........*click*
*sigh*

I got mine deb at thanksgiving and only got the $25 gp credit. The credit comes from Google. When I bought mine from best buy. I got an email for the gp credit. It was part of the checkout. Maybe better to order online.
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I exchanged the crappy Galaxy Tab 3 I got for Christmas and picked up a 16GB N7 for $200.
My brother and dad were happy since they bought it for me and got a credit of $103 and change. I did receive the $15 gift card which I gave to my brother but didn't the the Google Play credit. I forgot to ask too. Should I go back and inquire on this or is it on the receipt?

They exchanged my 16gb and price matched the 32.. Also gave me the $25 Google Play credit and $15 gift card... sweet deal
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WTF,....my Best Buy are a bunch of dicks.

Nexus 6 $349 (32gb) new at Amazon, 64gb $399

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=vb_ac#mobile-twister_size_name_1441368004654

Any opinion on this vs whats known about the new Nexus devices coming September 29th? I was waiting for them to be officially announced before I buy a new phone but this is tempting...

in the same boat. thinking about it lol. price is great for the phone

JonaDiaper said:
in the same boat. thinking about it lol. price is great for the phone
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That's an AWESOME price for what is still one of the best phones out there performance-wise.

Anyone own a Moto x 2014 before they bought the Nexus 6. Is the battery life and camera much better? I suspect them to me about the same as my Moto X.

That is a great price. I have the 64G Nexus 6 and it's fantastic. I read that the 2015 Nexus will have a little more than 5" screen. The 6" screen of the Nexus 6 is a great feature and it will be hard for me to settle for a smaller screen in the future. My old SGS III screen looks tiny.

If you just bought this phone like I did within the past 7 days from amazon they will credit the difference because of the price drop -)..... Oh yes you have to contact them it does not happen automatically..

Was waiting for the Moto XPE but decided to jump on this deal today. Best Buy did a price match so I'm already enjoying it.

Bought a 32gb white version this morning. I couldn't let this phone slide for that price. What's crazy is... just a few days ago I also bought a 64gb Moto x Pure. I guess it's gonna be a Moto month for me?

bestbuy also updated their pricing..

Hard to pass up, have a best buy gift card. No one knows how it compares to moto x 2014? Is it a step up?

This was too good of a deal for me to pass up as well. I've been going strong with my N5 for a while, and was probably going to keep it if Google released the 6.0 image with T-Mobile WiFi Calling, but I had to jump on this.
I was waiting for a few more details to be more concrete about the new Nexii phones, but so it goes. This is a steal of a price, and I've wanted to try out the bigger screen anyway. Everyone I see with either a Note, N6, iPhone 6 Plus, etc etc all say the same thing...once they got used to it, they can't imagine going back to a smaller screen. Good call for those of you who went to Best Buy and did the price match with them. I thought about checking it out, but was hoping I could skirt a bit of the Illinois sales tax through Amazon.
Looking forward to getting my N6, should have it on Tuesday I would think. Amazon shipping says Sunday, but I highly doubt it'll actually get here then.

I know these phones will work on Verizon but does anyone know if Verizon will actually activate it if the IMEI is not on their white list? Would swapping in the SIM out of my current Verizon HTC M8 work?
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Bill

I got this phone like a month ago at the first level of price drops
Lol, oh well. If your thinking about it do it. Great phone.
If you want one but "its too big", no its not. Buy one.

Too good of a deal to pass up, had to get another one as a backup.

This is the quandary I am in as well...I just sold my one plus one and an lg g3. I'm using an s5 for now but really hate all the crap it took to root and the limited development. I loved the one plus it had active develoment but missed the wireless charging from my s5 and nexus 5 before that. I think this may just be the right phone, wireless charging active development only thing missing is no fingerprint scanner and no SD expansion. There really is no perfect phone right now...
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And I maybe the only one but I do love the IR blasters in Samsung and LG phones they are so convenient. If I could put stock android on my s5 it would be the perfect phone.
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And I don't necessarily want to wait for the two new models as I like that the development is going strong on the N6. I got the N5 right when it came out and it took a while before good roms started rolling.

clovis_ll said:
bestbuy also updated their pricing..
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I don't see the price updated on their website. Link please
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mumboender said:
This is the quandary I am in as well...I just sold my one plus one and an lg g3. I'm using an s5 for now but really hate all the crap it took to root and the limited development. I loved the one plus it had active develoment but missed the wireless charging from my s5 and nexus 5 before that. I think this may just be the right phone, wireless charging active development only thing missing is no fingerprint scanner and no SD expansion. There really is no perfect phone right now...
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And I maybe the only one but I do love the IR blasters in Samsung and LG phones they are so convenient. If I could put stock android on my s5 it would be the perfect phone.
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And I don't necessarily want to wait for the two new models as I like that the development is going strong on the N6. I got the N5 right when it came out and it took a while before good roms started rolling.
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To the person wondering if the nexus 6 is a step up from the moto x 2014, I had both and the nexus is by far a huge step up in performance, battery life, and overall, everything. I am glad I did it.
I'm about to buy my wife one as well since the price is so low. What a deal!
Nick

Good to know. Thank you! You get at least a couple hours more battery than moto x 2014 right?
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To the person wondering if the nexus 6 is a step up from the moto x 2014, I had both and the nexus is by far a huge step up in performance, battery life, and overall, everything. I am glad I did it.
I'm about to buy my wife one as well since the price is so low. What a deal!
Nick
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Nexus 5x Canada Thread

Thought I'd get things started and set up this thread. Anyone have any info on the Canadian version?
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Nope but looking forward to the release. Hopefully the release will be similar to the n5 and not the n6. Ended up canceling my order on the n6 and finding it locally

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...r-29th-in-the-u-s-uk-korea-japan-and-ireland/
"The pre-orders will only be available on the Google Store, not in carrier stores, that's what we're hearing, and for the Nexus 5X, they'll be live in the US, UK, Korea, Japan, and Ireland. Yeah, I see no Canada in that list. That's... weird. Maybe our friends in the Great White North will have to wait a bit to get their hands on the least expensive of the two Nexuses."
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...6p-and-5x-wont-have-wireless-charging-either/
"Google decided to skip wireless charging on both devices. That decision didn't come lightly though and the thinking behind it is that USB-C will offer much faster charging than wireless."

I wonder if you'll be able to buy them through the play store, you can buy apps/movies/books but why not phones?

I'll be bummed if I can't order one tomorrow.

I might have a friend of mine bring one up for me, we shall see.
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The 5x has been added to the play store but it seems we can only join the waiting list for now....
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I just got a preorder for a 6p 128GB graphite...

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The 5x has been added to the play store but it seems we can only join the waiting list for now....
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I just got a preorder for a 6p 128GB graphite...
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Nice. Looks like they have cases at launch also. Bring on the 5x preorders baby!
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mymusicathome said:
Nice. Looks like they have cases at launch also. Bring on the 5x preorders baby!
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Preordered the n5 case and new Chromecast.... Still on waiting list for device hehe

chef_christoph said:
The 5x has been added to the play store but it seems we can only join the waiting list for now....
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I just got a preorder for a 6p 128GB graphite...
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Ouch $849 that's pricey, the 5x will probably be $529/$599 cad. Im out, not paying $700 after taxes/shipping for a phone that barely has any new upgrades compared to my nexus 5.

Wow, I did not realize how much CAD lost value over USD. Back on N5 release, the rates were closer.

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Wow, I did not realize how much CAD lost value over USD. Back on N5 release, the rates were closer.
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They were 1:1 back then, my n5 was $399 cad back then. Now its brutal, 40% higher.

From what I read, the price on the Canadian 32GB 5X will be 559.00. I ordered mines from States, so I can get the $50 Google play card. Plus, is cheaper in US when you do the exchange rate.

Just ordered my 5X from canada, it's up.

Ordered two 32GB just now.

Just preordered the 32GB carbon. Looking forward to going back to a normal sized phone (currently own the n6)

I decided to pre-order a 32GB Carbon. I wasn't really paying attention and I seem to have put my order in almost an hour after some of you here. My estimated delivery is October 22 - 29

I just ordered 2 32GB. My estimated delivery is oct. 22-29 as well. I'm pretty excited. Anyone else order the 5x case?

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I just ordered 2 32GB. My estimated delivery is oct. 22-29 as well. I'm pretty excited. Anyone else order the 5x case?
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I ordered it yesterday with the Chromecast. I always prefer OEM cases. Has same delivery date ☺

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I ordered it yesterday with the Chromecast. I always prefer OEM cases. Has same delivery date
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That's reassuring. I have never ordered an OEM case, including both the Nexus phones I have owned. I also ordered the flip case for the wife so we'll see how it works out as well.

In the shipping waiting room thread quite a few people noticed the status of their orders changed this morning from "pre-ordered" to "pending". Mine has also changed. I'm not expecting one but it would be nice to see a shipping confirmation email sooner than expected.

Idol 4.7 for $130 - Idol 5.5 for $190 Today only.

B&H has the Idol 4.7 for 129.99 and the 6045i idol 5.5 for $189.99 unlocked and new in box.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...e_touch_6039s_2aalus7_idol_3_hd_unlocked.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._one_touch_6045i_2aalus7_onetouch_idol_3.html
It says the offer ends December 14 (TODAY) at 11:59pm.

I got mine from them. They offered free shipping!!
Concerned about the weak screen, I opted in for the worry-free insurance for extra $30.
I really like this phone, so much I handed down my Zenfone 2 laser to my wife.
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Nttra said:
I got mine from them. They offered free shipping!!
Concerned about the weak screen, I opted in for the worry-free insurance for extra $30.
I really like this phone, so much I handed down my Zenfone 2 laser to my wife.
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Weak screen? Dropped my idol 3 from 8 feet and nothing is broken... have a dual layer case though.
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Weak screen? Dropped my idol 3 from 8 feet and nothing is broken... have a dual layer case though.
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Did you get my PM or just feeling antisocial?

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Did you get my PM or just feeling antisocial?
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Yep, nice find. sent you a pm too
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Btw, MXPE 32GB $350 at amazon new...