Hello, I am in London now and I would like to buy Samsung Galaxy S (off contract) but I'm not sure where it would be better to do it. Moreover I really need a case which covers back but not the screen to make it less iPhonish and less plastic feeling. Could you, guys, please, advise me something? I was going to buy Captivate in the USA but I'm not sure if it'll be unlocked until I leave it at the end of this summer. Thanks for attention.
Are o2 still doing the deal for around 430 unlocked? Also I'm after a decent case too!
CPWH (Carphonewherehouse) sim free £410 that's with a £10 credit top up.
As for the O2 deal I read it was £330 sim free these are the 8GB handsets by the way..
Got mine from o2 on pay as you go for £329.99 with £10 top up. It is the 8gig model but comes with a 8gig class 6 micro sd card in the box. Was unlocked.
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I got one on the o2 deal. Didn't see it mentioned in the shop anywhere. Asked about it and the scanned the box and sure enough £319.99 + 10 for a topup.
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Got the unlocked phone from O2 as well. £319.99 for the 8GB version that comes with an 8GB Class 6 card, which does make a difference if you're the type who tends to changes stuff on the phone a lot.
there was a deal online for O2 18mts contact phone free 100mins p/m @£20 p/m... (£360)
google for samsung galaxy s deals....can't remember which site it was sorry.
found it just amend adrress
dialaphone.co.uk/phone/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Black/?cid=ppcgoo
Hi,
Is it true there is no two year global warranty if I buy galaxy note outside UK (or Europe) now ???
Because I ordered note from negrielectronics and it was shipped from Hong Kong.
If it it true, I would sell and receive the other one which I ordered through UK website.
Thanks in advance.
choikugi said:
Hi,
Is it true there is no two year global warranty if I buy galaxy note outside UK (or Europe) now ???
Because I ordered note from negrielectronics and it was shipped from Hong Kong.
If it it true, I would sell and receive the other one which I ordered through UK website.
Thanks in advance.
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In order to qualify for Samsung's global warranty two conditions must be met:
1) The device is purchased in its country of intended sale.
2) The device is purchased from an authorized Samsung retailer/reseller.
Should it need service, you'll have to ship it back to the UK. Once it's received, Samsung will ask for a receipt showing the purchase in the currency of the country of intended sale and/or a credit card receipt. They also know which serial numbers were dispatched to which resellers. They frown on grey market sales and are very strict about warranty claims on international devices. There are cases in the SGS2 forum where warranty service was denied because both 1 and 2 above weren't met. Many resellers claim the warranty is in effect but, unless both conditions above are met, it's simply not true. I did a lot of research on this before I bought my ISGS2 in May and it's the reason I just bought a 3G G-Tab from the UK.
does this cover anything more than dead on arrival kind of hardware problems?
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does this cover anything more than dead on arrival kind of hardware problems?
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It covers all manufacturers defects for two years. No matter where you buy it, a reputable seller should/would make good on DOA issues.
I have a friend coming over from HK next month & was thinking of asking him to get the wifi version Gtab 7.7 for me. He told me that Broadway sells it for HK$4088. Anyone here from HK know of somewhere to get it cheaper?
Thanks
Yrah, im interested in that too, just i need gsm version
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The retail price for 3G version and wifi (16GB) should be $5,088 and $ 4,088 HKD.
3G version included a 16 GB micro sd card~~
A colleague came back from HK sporting one she picked up at the Airport Duty Free, apparently for a very good price (don't have details now). Might want to consider that. Said that it was the best impulse buy she'd made for a long time.
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The retail price for 3G version and wifi (16GB) should be $5,088 and $ 4,088 HKD.
3G version included a 16 GB micro sd card~~
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This is correct. I bought mine in HK 2 weeks ago and all major stores use the same price; I got mine at Fortress.
My cousin doesn't suggest buying from the grey market, and I echo that excellent advice.
I bought mine in NYC about a week after it was released and paid $750 or something.
I have just brought at new one, the price is
Tab 7.7 (3G) : HK$4680 with 16g SD card
Tab 7.7 (Wifi only) : 3680
Mine was 4200 RMB in Shanghai, 16 gig 3G
Check http://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=134460&hw=h&ps=star . Address of the shops is usually at the bottom of each listing. You can just search on google maps using them. So the price is in general around 470 USD (including 1 year warranty).
you can buy a wifi version 7.7 @ HK$3500 @ a shop called
A Grade
Lower Ground, (near escalator)
Golden shopping center
Sham Shui Po , Kowloon , HK
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This is correct. I bought mine in HK 2 weeks ago and all major stores use the same price; I got mine at Fortress.
My cousin doesn't suggest buying from the grey market, and I echo that excellent advice.
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What is the grey market? I saw the price.com.hk link and some stores have 2 different prices. Can someone help explain to me. I plan to make a business trip to HK and would like to pick 1 WIFI only version.
Thx in advance
but the warranty only apply to hk samsung
smartgroupxda said:
What is the grey market? I saw the price.com.hk link and some stores have 2 different prices. Can someone help explain to me. I plan to make a business trip to HK and would like to pick 1 WIFI only version.
Thx in advance
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In HK there as 2 ways of buying electronic goods. From authorised retailers where you generally pay rrp but get the benefit of full manufacturer warranty & the security of knowing the item is legitimate.
The 2nd way is from unauthorised resellers (the grey market) where the same item generally costs considerably less than rrp. The main negatives of this are no warranty except for the token one the reseller gives you, depending where the item was sourced it may not have menus in the language you require & most importantly legitimacy of the goods in that they may be factory seconds, stolen (rare), certain included accessories may have been taken out prior to sale, etc.
When I lived in HK a few years I bought 90% of technology items from grey market & only ever had one serious problem.
As you are not resident in HK I would go grey market you'll save a lot of $$$s and any warranty would only apply to HK only, but make sure you inspect THE actual tab you are getting making sure that everything supposed to be in the box is in there, turn on the tab making sure it works & inspecting it for any damage.
Best place to go for these sort of items in Kowloon side is Mongkok -Sin Dat Centre or Sham Shiu Po - Golden Centre. If you are nearer Hong Kong Island side then Wan Chai Computer Centre. I used spend hours in those places.
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In HK there as 2 ways of buying electronic goods. From authorised retailers where you generally pay rrp but get the benefit of full manufacturer warranty & the security of knowing the item is legitimate.
The 2nd way is from unauthorised resellers (the grey market) where the same item generally costs considerably less than rrp. The main negatives of this are no warranty except for the token one the reseller gives you, depending where the item was sourced it may not have menus in the language you require & most importantly legitimacy of the goods in that they may be factory seconds, stolen (rare), certain included accessories may have been taken out prior to sale, etc.
When I lived in HK a few years I bought 90% of technology items from grey market & only ever had one serious problem.
As you are not resident in HK I would go grey market you'll save a lot of $$$s and any warranty would only apply to HK only, but make sure you inspect THE actual tab you are getting making sure that everything supposed to be in the box is in there, turn on the tab making sure it works & inspecting it for any damage.
Best place to go for these sort of items in Kowloon side is Mongkok -Sin Dat Centre or Sham Shiu Po - Golden Centre. If you are nearer Hong Kong Island side then Wan Chai Computer Centre. I used spend hours in those places.
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Thx again for your well explanation.
I found the places you mentioned above on Google Map but not Sin Dat Centre. I found Sin Tat Plaza. Is that it? I will be on Kowloon side on Canton street so I should be able to take a quick MTR to Mongkok. I love trying to find my ways around in Hong Kong.
Thx in advance
Canton Road is the main tourist area of HK. Lots of electronics shops around there that have the signs that say tax free but don't be tempted to buy there, big rip off, HK doesn't have sales tax.
One more thing before you seal the deal don't be shy to ask for freebies such as case & screen protector. If you do get a screen protector ask them to put it on for you. Don't know how they do it but it will be much better than you doing yourself. But if they don't do it in your presence make sure you make a note of the serial # before they take it away.
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Canton Road is the main tourist area of HK. Lots of electronics shops around there that have the signs that say tax free but don't be tempted to buy there, big rip off, HK doesn't have sales tax.
One more thing before you seal the deal don't be shy to ask for freebies such as case & screen protector. If you do get a screen protector ask them to put it on for you. Don't know how they do it but it will be much better than you doing yourself. But if they don't do it in your presence make sure you make a note of the serial # before they take it away.
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You guys are great here with all these awesome tips. So forget about Nathan street nearby right?
Thx in advance
Nathan Road is long...from where you will be nearer the the waterfront its the tourist part so no go. The further you walk up you get to the more local areas from Jordan - Yau Ma Tai - Mongkok - Prince Edward.
By the way the main authorised dealers would be Broadway, Fortress & Chuen Yuen. I think you'll find the rrp from these dealers is HK$4088 for the wifi version. Mine was bought from Fortress with free screen protector & a neoprene pouch. I have friends & relatives that come & go over regularly so if I ever need to use the warranty they can do it for me.
The cheapest my friend found for wifi version was HK$3680 but I heard they are as low as HK$3500.
When I was in Hong Kong in January I was told that there are 3 models:
1. International Wi-Fi
2. International Wi-Fi/3G/GSM phone
3. Hong Kong Wi-Fi/3G (Chinese language only)
Is this correct? For me English International Wi-Fi of course.
Thx in advance
Does the Nexus 10 come with worldwide warranty? If so I guess I'll buy it from USA or England as fast as possible instead of waiting for the stores in Norway to get it for a high price.
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Let's try just one more time?
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As far as I know, they don't come with a worldwide warranty. They either have a US warranty or EU warranty (depending from where you order of course).
No, they actually have no worldwide warranty.
I googled about this question already, because I live in Russia, and all i got was a denial, so no, they have not, that's sad.
Then I guess I'll just order it from a Norwegian store, thanks!
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if you buy it in france you will get warranty for sure because inside the EU they need to give you 2 year warranty on your goods
Hi,
perhaps one of you could help me.
If any one got TF810 from a UK shop - could you send me serial no of the device?
I would like to check with Asus Poland what sort of warranty is given to such device.
TF810 sold in Poland (more expensive) are covered with 2 yr of warranty - Amazon says product is covered with 1 yr...
Asus Poland is willing to check if UK product in Poland would have 1 yr or 2 years or anything but they need serial no first and that one I can not get without buying device .
Secondly - did your UK purchased or Amazon UK purchased TF810 came with leather case for tablet?
Amazon says it is not included in the package....
UK warranty is one year.
Only PC World has stock.
Yes you do get a leather like case and keyboard. Price is UKP699.99. Good value.
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Thanks.
I already bought one in Poland.
Almost the same price but warranty is 2 years - funny as it is all EU and we got much better deal.