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The Australian Samsung Galaxy Note launch will not happen till February!
While announcing it's Galaxy Note World Tour event in Jakarta, Indonesia,
"Samsung also mentioned that Australia will only see the handset come February 01 in 2012." according to Cnet.
February is quite some time away. Could Samsung be waiting to roll out ICS to the note before launching it in Australia to avoid more Apple lawsuits?
Samsung recently changed the look of the galaxy tab in Germany for the same reason.
I know companies launch products in different markets at different times for a huge variety of reasons, but I can't stand the waiting game
(need to get it on plan as a work thing, so no ordering from overseas, ha ha)
Also, I have been asking Optus about the Galaxy note:
-Online help confirmed that they are looking forward to its release on the Optus network and to expect to hear more soon.
-An instore sales rep also said that he had played about with one at training in Sydney recently, but they still have yet to confirm release date for the phone.
So looks like at least one carrier will be selling the Galaxy note over here

That's Australia For You
satek said:
The Australian Samsung Galaxy Note launch will not happen till February!
While announcing it's Galaxy Note World Tour event in Jakarta, Indonesia,
"Samsung also mentioned that Australia will only see the handset come February 01 in 2012." according to Cnet.
February is quite some time away. Could Samsung be waiting to roll out ICS to the note before launching it in Australia to avoid more Apple lawsuits?
Samsung recently changed the look of the galaxy tab in Germany for the same reason.
I know companies launch products in different markets at different times for a huge variety of reasons, but I can't stand the waiting game
(need to get it on plan as a work thing, so no ordering from overseas, ha ha)
Also, I have been asking Optus about the Galaxy note:
-Online help confirmed that they are looking forward to its release on the Optus network and to expect to hear more soon.
-An instore sales rep also said that he had played about with one at training in Sydney recently, but they still have yet to confirm release date for the phone.
So looks like at least one carrier will be selling the Galaxy note over here
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I live in perth and naturally knew it would be a life time before Australia gets this phone so I it ordered online. If you can afford it, it's worth it because I just went and stuck a virgin sim card in there and went on my way.
It's a better option than waiting till Feb and then seeing the optus deal somehow fall through and the note only being on telestra or something haha. By all means do what you feel comfortable with

Got mine from becextech
Took about a week from placing order. Came from Hong Kong. Had it for a week & very impressed.
Gave the missus my 3GS

My wife bought me the Note as an early Christmas present.... Ordered Friday afternoon from Handtec in the UK, delivered to my hand in Australia mid-morning Monday.
At the time it came in at 449GBP plus around 30GBP in delivery I think?
Screw waiting for Australian carriers to realise it exists, then buggerise around organising their 'deals' with Samsung to install as much crap on it as they can get away with before finally letting their privileged customers get their mitts on it for $79/month or more on a 2 year contract.

got mine from mobicity. it was a polish version that was shipped from hong kong to australia. got it within 3 days of ordering, which is pretty awesome. they also offer a local warranty, which is pretty nice.
most of the time, buying a phone in australia is silly. despite our aussie dollar being pretty strong right now, they still expect us to pay outrageous prices for a local model. as an example, i nabbed a brand new n900 on ebay for $400 from hong kong, harvey norman were charging $850 for an n900.
just buy it online, its worth it.

I love the fact that all 4 replies were convincing me to get it right now...
actually worked too!
I think I'll order one next pay check, since they will probably put it overly pricey contract at first anyway D: Thanks guys!

Got mine from Expansys, was here in a few days, screw waiting until feb so they can bake some crappy exclusive Telstra/Optus/Vodafone firmware with a ton of bloatware, probably also cheaper to get imported.
I paid $730 delivered, can't imagine the outright price from any of the AU carriers will be close to that.

the red krawler said:
My wife bought me the Note as an early Christmas present.... Ordered Friday afternoon from Handtec in the UK, delivered to my hand in Australia mid-morning Monday.
At the time it came in at 449GBP plus around 30GBP in delivery I think?
Screw waiting for Australian carriers to realise it exists, then buggerise around organising their 'deals' with Samsung to install as much crap on it as they can get away with before finally letting their privileged customers get their mitts on it for $79/month or more on a 2 year contract.
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Got mine from handtec too...a good reliable company for it...also quite cheap...
got my second one from the German eBay for about 655 AUD delivered....even cheaper
yeah...screw the wait for AUS carriers and also with their wares on it...

Where to buy in Sweden

Ok, since we already have threads about where to buy in UK or US, I thought I'd start a thread for us Swedes as well. There seems to be quite a few of us here
Since Panamoz is full of BS regarding their "worldwide shipping", where would be a good place to get a 7.7 for us now?
Some seems to recommend eBay seller rose528400 - has anyone ordered from him/her to Sweden?
Any other recommendations?

Seems like almost every retailer gets the 7.7 in stock next week. (Dustin, Komplett etc)
Expansys ships to Sweden, but it's only the wifi version.

You could try ditech.at they shipped to Germany already. Maybe write them a mail if they would ship to Sweden.
And I have the impression that the GTab 7.7 shall be in stock by mid February.

Yea, you are right - most retailers will probably have them in stock in a couple of weeks anyway
I just got a little annoyed about the "worldwide shipping" from Panamoz
I suppose I just have to wait a little, and then go down to my local store and actually try and feel the 7.7 before I buy it.

That's an advantage for the Swedish people, they can just buy it.
But since the device isn't allowed in Germany we buy it from Austria or whatever

There is another hint.
The cases from Noreve for the Tab 7.7 will be available from 16th February.
So maybe there will be the start/launch of the tablet.
http://www.noreve.com/langue/de/pro...amsung_GT-P6800_Galaxy_Tab_7.7_Tradition.html

anyone know when the 4g version will be released in sweden?

Living in Denmark, I ordered mine from komplett.dk in November. The first delivery date was estimated to 15 December. Then it was postponed until 2 January. Then again to 21 January. Then 3 February. Unsurprisingly, today it was yet again postponed to 14 February. Now I'm really getting annoyed. Komplett blames Samsung, so I'm kind of in a rut here.
I'm seriously considering cancelling my order and looking for options overseas...
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johnajen said:
Living in Denmark, I ordered mine from komplett.dk in November. The first delivery date was estimated to 15 December. Then it was postponed until 2 January. Then again to 21 January. Then 3 February. Unsurprisingly, today it was yet again postponed to 14 February. Now I'm really getting annoyed. Komplett blames Samsung, so I'm kind of in a rut here.
I'm seriously considering cancelling my order and looking for options overseas...
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Don't know if Expansys ships to Denmark but they have it in stock. Last time I checked they had both the wifi and 3g model in stock. Mine should arrive in the beginning of next week
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Thanks for the tip. I ordered it from their danish web site.
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Same here
I ordered from cdon.se.
They did postpone it the same way as your komplett.dk. And suddenly my order was cancelled. They removed the 7.7 from their website totally.
Maybe that was ok, instead of new delivery dates all the time.
Now, I've ordered from cyberphoto instead.
They only moved the date 1 time
Now they say: Maybe the 10 of February.
Don't believe it.
I really hope that Samsung will begin to deliver to the "Swedish" retailers....Please!!!!!

s6/s6 edge middle east users

Jarir and extra are having the same prices, unfortunately only 2 colors are available now according to extra's websites.
both s6 and s6 edge are priced much lower than the note 4 and note edge
https://www.extrastores.com/en-sa/search?page=1&q=S6
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920 32GB Black
2499 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE SM-G925 32GB Black
3099 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE SM-G925I 64GB Black
3349 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920 32GB White
2499 SR

Actually in Jarir they have 3 colors available. White, black and gold. I have pre ordered mine and waiting for the availability.

Anyone know if it's on display anywhere in Saudi Arabia? It's everywhere in the UAE

They have display units already in the UAE?
wonder when bahrain will get theirs lol

KristianKenneth said:
Actually in Jarir they have 3 colors available. White, black and gold. I have pre ordered mine and waiting for the availability.
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what color are you getting? no word on the green edge? axiom said the green will come dont know if they are right lol

avenging said:
what color are you getting? no word on the green edge? axiom said the green will come dont know if they are right lol
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White because fingerprints are easily visible on black and even in gold so I chose white. I was wondering if Samsung pay will be implemented in malls and retail stores in the kingdom

KristianKenneth said:
White because fingerprints are easily visible on black and even in gold so I chose white. I was wondering if Samsung pay will be implemented in malls and retail stores in the kingdom
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based on what i read it will work with most credit card swiping machines and not only NFC (sorry im kinda not that techy as a person lol)
Are you filipino by chance?
im going to bahrain april 2nd, most probably there will be display units in the flagship store in city center

When I saw this image on the FMP Facebook page, I rushed to my nearest location thinking that they had the S6 on display at these locations. Unfortunately they didn't have jack.

A samsung bahrain salesperson told me that the green will come in 2 months

When will it be available in Jarir store? Anyone has a clue? I hope Saudi Arabia will be included in the global release on the 10th. I still hadn't got any email from Jarir

KristianKenneth said:
When will it be available in Jarir store? Anyone has a clue? I hope Saudi Arabia will be included in the global release on the 10th. I still hadn't got any email from Jarir
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The Samsung representatives in Jarir said it'll be available to buy on the 10th of April. Fingers crossed they have enough for everyone on that date!

omersak said:
The Samsung representatives in Jarir said it'll be available to buy on the 10th of April. Fingers crossed they have enough for everyone on that date!
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If they don't have enough stock, then they'll prioritize the pre orders. I have pre ordered mine on the first day. Haha

There are no info about release date in Lebanon, you can just reserve one.
The rumors said only the 32gb will be available the first 3 months :crying:

KristianKenneth said:
If they don't have enough stock, then they'll prioritize the pre orders. I have pre ordered mine on the first day. Haha
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Pre-order have been suspended for sometime so expect little in store availability , probably they will only fulfill the pre-orders

Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!

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A samsung bahrain salesperson told me that the green will come in 2 months
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Yes I'm in bahrain and I booked mine from samsung and I wanted the F green but when they said it will not be released before mid may I went with the black s6 flat.....
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omersak said:
Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
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O lucky u my friend here in bahrain I tried to tell them please give the device at 9th as its a gift for my wife and the said we can't it's impossible e cause its breaking the rules with samsung ..... shame , please let me know how is the device any scratches anything because some customers for the states claim they have all scratched devices out F the box

omersak said:
Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
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I got their email too but I am here in Az Zulfi and will go to Riyadh on the 9th. The email said they will hold the unit until 9. A free case? I was wishing it would be the wireless charger. LOL. What is the case?
Anyway, my friend pre ordered on the first day too a 32 GB edge Gold. And he received an email saying it is not available. Instead they are offering the normal s6 in white and black or edge 64 gb black.
Can you take a photo of the case they are giving as a gift?
Also have you seen this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-lit-t3069039
Can you check if this issue is found in your S6?
Last question. Did you buy a screen protector in Jarir or any other cases if they are available?
Thanks

KristianKenneth said:
I got their email too but I am here in Az Zulfi and will go to Riyadh on the 9th. The email said they will hold the unit until 9. A free case? I was wishing it would be the wireless charger. LOL. What is the case?
Anyway, my friend pre ordered on the first day too a 32 GB edge Gold. And he received an email saying it is not available. Instead they are offering the normal s6 in white and black or edge 64 gb black.
Can you take a photo of the case they are giving as a gift?
Also have you seen this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-lit-t3069039
Can you check if this issue is found in your S6?
Last question. Did you buy a screen protector in Jarir or any other cases if they are available?
Thanks
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I would have loved the Wireless charger too! The case is the 'Clear Cover' case from their official accessory list - I'm at work now and couldn't take a pic but here it is:
It's hard plastic but pretty useless as it provides quite minimal protection. Jarir do have other official cases available like the flip and view cases.
I can confirm that my S6 and my friends S6 both have the issue decribed in the linked thread - though its pretty hard to see it in mine, it's definitely there.
Another thing, the shipping firmware for the Saudi region is ANCIENT, almost prototype like - dated 28th Feb! It doesn't even have alphabetical sorting of the apps yet and the battery is so terrible that its almost unusable. I charged it to 100% yesterday and used it at half brightness for 1 hour and 41 minutes and the battery fell to 17%. Let it charge again overnight, woke up at 6:00am and haven't touched it at all because I'm scared and saw at 8:30am that it fell to 67% without any usage. I think they're not letting retailers sell it before the 10th because they're going to push out an update that the user is to download immediately.

shoudlnt you be getting an update as soon as you open it? i remember the note 4 when i bought it asked immediately to be updated and i hope that fixes your batatery problem

I think samsung rushed the phone to be released but the battery should not be that bad at all as I know.. I'm trying to get my device soon and let's see if I'll have the same issues or not

From Pre order to in hand LG-G5 [Discussion]

Looks like BestBuy will be among the first to take pre orders for the LG G5
Best Buy will kick off pre orders on March 18, with the G5 officially going on sale on April 1
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This in the US ATM

Clove Technology in the UK is taking pre orders too. I'm also excited to get the camera grip and hifi DAC modules. Then the VR camera and Rolling Bot.

Handtec.co.uk is also taking preorders now:good:

Expansys.ca is taking pre-orders (no deposit required) in Canada.

The Pre order already started here in Israel . to who that pre order the device will get additional battery and one accessory.
shipping in the first week of april,but I know that there is a big chance that it will start shipping the last week of march because of the big demand of the Galaxy S7 here.

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The Pre order already started here in Israel . to who that pre order the device will get additional battery and one accessory.
shipping in the first week of april,but I know that there is a big chance that it will start shipping the last week of march because of the big demand of the Galaxy S7 here.
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Keep us updated:good:

http://www.lgblog.de/2016/03/14/lg-g5-preis-verfuegbarkeit-vorbesteller-bundle-mit-cam-plus/
Pre-order Starts in Germany and Austria

It seems that the official launch here is 6th April.
I hope I will try it next week and compare it vs the S7 Edge

combo1234 said:
It seems that the official launch here is 6th April.
I hope I will try it next week and compare it vs the S7 Edge
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Where is here? I figured everyone would get it on the 8th. I'm from the UK, and been waiting for this baby!

In Israel

India
When its coming to India

Lg g5 launching in israel on april 4th. Will Probly cost 850 $

Is LG playing with an agenda?
http://www.lgblog.fr/2016/03/17/precommande-smartphone-lgg5/
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According to phonearena, If I remember well, the g5 will be globally launched the 31 March.
Here in Italy pre-order with wind operator cost 699 euros

TonyStark said:
Looks like BestBuy will be among the first to take pre orders for the LG G5
This in the US ATM
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So far only Sprint models up for pre-order: will wait a few hours.

UK release date on EE is 1st April.

My carrier (o2 germany) said they send the g5 out until 4th of april

Hand a chance to play some hours with G5 with the final software.
*Very fast
*Feels very cheap compared to my S7E.
*interface is more "vanilla" then previous G'series and Galaxy.
* had a time to compare the cameras. very close, couldn't decide which is better. but the colors are more warm at S7E.
*A locking mechanism to the removable part. It feels like it will have a problem after an heavy usage of the device.

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Hand a chance to play some hours with G5 with the final software.
*Very fast
*Feels very cheap compared to my S7E.
*interface is more "vanilla" then previous G'series and Galaxy.
* had a time to compare the cameras. very close, couldn't decide which is better. but the colors are more warm at S7E.
*A locking mechanism to the removable part. It feels like it will have a problem after an heavy usage of the device.
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You're getting it?
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Looks like carphonewarehouse has moved the date to 8th April. I'm pleased I ordered via Clove to get free headphones and voucher.

My order is in

Well I took the plunge into the 3T after owning a Z3+ for two years. Was thinking of the normal 3 but my inner geek wanted the latest. Who here is also on the bandwagon? And all this development nonsense about not supporting is just stupid in my opinion, many people who never got the OP3 and have upgraded from much older devices including developers from other places will at some point.

I decided to go for the 3T and ordered this morning. Have been using the S6 Edge plus but feel it is limited because there aren't any real roms for it. Only roms are all dated not a big deal for me to use so waiting to get my new 3T next week.

jimmydee62 said:
I decided to go for the 3T and ordered this morning. Have been using the S6 Edge plus but feel it is limited because there aren't any real roms for it. Only roms are all dated not a big deal for me to use so waiting to get my new 3T next week.
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Going to be a big upgrade from my Z3+ in which I was disappointed from day one but thought updates would sort battery and heat.
I ordered some cool cases and a full screen protector. They also do the neo hybrid case that I'll get too. There some of the best cases, have a look over at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/accessories/compatible-one-plus-3-t3501030/page1

Also ordered last night, waiting for it to ship like it's Christmas morning. Still using my LG V10, but I find the phone too large and heavy. I know the OP3T is similar sized, but still a bit smaller and much lighter. Aside from no SD card support, I'm hoping I can last 2-3 years on it if not more.

I ordered one last night at 1203pdt and got the ship notice about 30 mins ago. So hopefully will be herd this week if not early next week
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Mines expected to be herd by end of day thursday. Wooo

GiSS88 said:
Also ordered last night, waiting for it to ship like it's Christmas morning. Still using my LG V10, but I find the phone too large and heavy. I know the OP3T is similar sized, but still a bit smaller and much lighter. Aside from no SD card support, I'm hoping I can last 2-3 years on it if not more.
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What size did you get? I ordered the gunmetal 128GB one.

LMcR92 said:
What size did you get? I ordered the gunmetal 128GB one.
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Gunmetal 64, I don't need the space really.

GiSS88 said:
Gunmetal 64, I don't need the space really.
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I don't think most people get 128GB just because they need the space, but because it doesn't have sd slot, so if 64GB isn't enough later on then you are screw.

someone0 said:
I don't think most people get 128GB just because they need the space, but because it doesn't have sd slot, so if 64GB isn't enough later on then you are screw.
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If I hit that point, a nice format will clean things up :laugh:

I ordered mine! Should be getting it next Tuesday. I have the G5 from T-Mobile now and it just never got any development. And the camera loses all functionality when you start using the ROMs that are finally coming out for it.
I was thinking a pixel xl 128 but it's never in stock and too expensive. I'm just hoping they release a Android N beta in a week or two...But not a big deal if they don't....and release the camera libs so devs can make sure the stock camera works like it's suppose to.
I'm excited. I'm guessing it will only take a couple of months..maybe just weeks for the dev community to start coming with gas....unlike my G5 that took a billion years.

I put an order for the 128, my only real regret is the expected date says November 29. I think they sold out because if you look on the order page it says ships in 4 weeks. But now I'm worried if my order order changes from Nov 29 to Dec 29.
Selling my Galaxy S7 Edge on Swappa on the 21st paid for $453 of the $479 price tag. So I see it as just $25 for the upgrade. I call it an upgrade because I wasn't happy with the speed of the Exynos S7 I had, and that slippery glass back was something you'd always have to worry about and if you touch it even after washing your hands it just gets ugly.

Mine is shipped and got the shipping number.

I ordered at 12:02am and received a shipment notification at 7:16pm. Got to love DHL Express. I am in California.
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Anyone ordered from o2 uk? Placed order yesterday and said should be delivered on 28th. Do o2 ship early? So I can get it earlier

where to order ?

pro4ever said:
Anyone ordered from o2 uk? Placed order yesterday and said should be delivered on 28th. Do o2 ship early? So I can get it earlier
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I was going to, but decided against it. More expensive than OP and you cant buy sim free. I'll wait and order on Monday. Just trying to work out if it is worth the extra £30 for the 128gb. I never use it, so I might just go for the 64gb.

Stephen said:
I was going to, but decided against it. More expensive than OP and you cant buy sim free. I'll wait and order on Monday. Just trying to work out if it is worth the extra £30 for the 128gb. I never use it, so I might just go for the 64gb.
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Bought sim free yesterday o2 store without contract.

pro4ever said:
Bought sim free yesterday o2 store without contract.
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Thats interesting, I never thought about going into a store. The website was only showing pay for device in full and then adding a pay as you go sim on top. It is still more expensive that OP from what I have read, if it was the same price I would have done the pre-order.

£18 more expensive but if something happened to the mobile later down the line at least i could go instore .

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£18 more expensive but if something happened to the mobile later down the line at least i could go instore .
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That is a very good point! Making me re-consider now!