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Unlocked Athena (7501) Sold

Acution Closed. Thanks everyone for your interest.
I bought it new, unlocked from Amazon.co.jp about 6 months ago.
It's an awesome machine in perfect working order. I wanted to give the people on here first grabs at it before I put it on ebay. I will give extra consideration to ROM cookers / software developers who need a second test device.
It is a X7501, and started out life with a Japanese 6.0 ROM. It now has Michy's 4.1 on it.
The keyboard does have some Japanese symbols printed on it, but the hardware beneath is the same as the English variety keyboard.
The hard black plastic on top is scuffed a little, but nothing noticeable. And there are two small dings in the back near the battery door.
The screen has had a screen protector from day-one, and the screen protector itself is still in pretty good shape.
I will throw in my LG Style-i as well for free!
Make me an offer!
Post any questions you have about it, and I will answer them.

Some Pictures
Sorry, here are some pics of the device.

too bad you are in japan it will be a lot to ship it.

josefcrist said:
too bad you are in japan it will be a lot to ship it.
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Nah, I wouldn't think it would be all that much. Japan is a long way from most places, but the mail rates are reasonable - especially to the states. Anyway, the buyer won't really have to worry about that.

I bid 400
I bid 400 shipped to Houston Texas!

Do you still have this? Do you know roughly how much it would cost to ship to UK?

thetruth1983 said:
I bid 400 shipped to Houston Texas!
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You are top (and only!) bid right now. What happened to your other Athena? From your post history, you seem to have had one.
I have PMed you.
woolich21 said:
Do you still have this? Do you know roughly how much it would cost to ship to UK?
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Don't worry about the shipping. Just tell me how much you want to spend shipping included and I'll do the math.

You have a pm sir.

Cheeze[iT] said:
You have a pm sir.
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New bid of US$450.

Auction closed. Thanks everyone for your interest. Best of luck with your Athenas in the future.

[Q] epic avaailable tomorrow at the shack???

my friend just texted me that RS called him today to tell him the epic arrived at the store today and would be ready for p/u tomorrow! this dude is normally a jokester but he swears he's not lying THIS TIME! what do u guys think? is this possible???

2kidz said:
my friend just texted me that RS called him today to tell him the epic arrived at the store today and would be ready for p/u tomorrow! this dude is normally a jokester but he swears he's not lying THIS TIME! what do u guys think? is this possible???
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Nope
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Someone on androidforums said they got their call too and tried to get it today but the system wouldn't ring it up. Even if you wanted it super super bad, there's no way for it to be sold to you at this point.

ben7337 said:
Someone on androidforums said they got their call too and tried to get it today but the system wouldn't ring it up. Even if you wanted it super super bad, there's no way for it to be sold to you at this point.
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Awwwww...... That sucks. I would be heart broken standing there at the register so close to my Epic.

koolhand79 said:
Awwwww...... That sucks. I would be heart broken standing there at the register so close to my Epic.
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Yeah, getting to hold it, toy with it, fill out all the forms and essentially have it set to go, but unable to ring up and actually do the transaction. It would be depressing. It's a shame too, cuz if they were somehow magically selling the phone tomorrow, I would gladly go to a radioshack and try to pick one up. Them selling it today or tomorrow would be the only way I am buying this phone in the next 2-3 weeks.

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Yeah, getting to hold it, toy with it, fill out all the forms and essentially have it set to go, but unable to ring up and actually do the transaction. It would be depressing. It's a shame too, cuz if they were somehow magically selling the phone tomorrow, I would gladly go to a radioshack and try to pick one up. Them selling it today or tomorrow would be the only way I am buying this phone in the next 2-3 weeks.
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Thats worse than waiting!

ConceptVBS said:
Thats worse than waiting!
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Not if you ask to see the phone, then run out of the store with it before they sell it to you. Then you get it early and free

I just called RS and they say I have to wait till 8/31. My case for the epic came in today. My wife is laughing at me because I'm playing with the case pretending I have my Epic. The Epic is almost half as thick as my FUZE and the epic sceen opening is almost as big as the FUZE. I got a carbon Fiber case to make the phone faster.

Just called my radioshack, and they said they didn't have the phone in stock. I think they are lying to me. XD
Either way, she told me I won't be able to pick it up till tuesday.

NeonMonster said:
Just called my radioshack, and they said they didn't have the phone in stock. I think they are lying to me. XD
Either way, she told me I won't be able to pick it up till tuesday.
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welp...so i guess my dilemma now is to determine if my bud is lying (again) or if RS is lying (to my bud) either way, it really dont matter as i STILL cant p/u MINE until tuesday!!!! thanks guys...i tend to believe u guys OVER my friend or RS!!!! ha!

whered u get ur carbon fiber case from? i want one!

You do know that if its real carbon fiber that your phone won't get a signal inside it right?Carbon fiber messes with radio signals.

Yeah that was me that went down and nearly walked out with 2 Epics. The phones are activated and in my name. The Radio Shack cash register just isn't able to let me purchase them until Tuesday. The cashiers tried. They were scanning every barcode on the box, trying to figure out which one would work for checkout.

dr.pepper1 said:
Yeah that was me that went down and nearly walked out with 2 Epics. The phones are activated and in my name. The Radio Shack cash register just isn't able to let me purchase them until Tuesday. The cashiers tried. They were scanning every barcode on the box, trying to figure out which one would work for checkout.
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Did you try leaving them the money and the box and taking the phone with you?

ls3mach said:
Did you try leaving them the money and the box and taking the phone with you?
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No, didn't ask, though I doubt they would have let me. I'm just glad to know that the phones are in stock and waiting for me on Tuesday.

skeeterslint said:
You do know that if its real carbon fiber that your phone won't get a signal inside it right?Carbon fiber messes with radio signals.
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No it's not real carbon fiber for $6.95 and free shipping. It's made out of plastic and has a rubberized feel so it won'tslip out of your hand. http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Fiber-Ha...665056?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51949cf420 I put hard cases on all my phones.

dr.pepper1 said:
No, didn't ask, though I doubt they would have let me. I'm just glad to know that the phones are in stock and waiting for me on Tuesday.
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You should have just have them scan another phone and then have them manually write on the receipt of the change...I know I wouldn't have walked out without the phone >.> lol

itsmebryan said:
No it's not real carbon fiber for $6.95 and free shipping. It's made out of plastic and has a rubberized feel so it won'tslip out of your hand. http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Fiber-Ha...665056?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51949cf420 I put hard cases on all my phones.
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BE WARY OF CHEAP SNAP ON CASES OFF EBAY.
I've had many of these cases, and they are all made in china. Every since one I've ever used has not fit the phone properly, had gaps all around the edges of the 2 pieces, and in general where just cheap. :|

NeonMonster said:
BE WARY OF CHEAP SNAP ON CASES OFF EBAY.
I've had many of these cases, and they are all made in china. Every since one I've ever used has not fit the phone properly, had gaps all around the edges of the 2 pieces, and in general where just cheap. :|
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Well I will be the tester for the group. I will post as so as I get the phone. It's only $6.95

thanks for being the tester for the group! I would do it too except unfortunately I have to wait til the 15th to get the epic
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Best place to buy a GT 10.1 now its banned!

Just wondering where the next best place to get a GT 10.1 in Europe is, now that it has been banned in most countries. I live in the UK.
Cheers

The Netherlands.

you think people will still be able to ship them over here? from Ebay?
hopefully at a decent price of course!

Have you tried buying one from PC World? http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tablets/889_7505_70535_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html

is this what happened thanks to apple law sue? If so that really sucks, try ebay or amazon

I did originally get my tab from pcworld.co.uk BUT the box wasnt sealed. i think it had already been opened so i had it picked up today for a replacement to be sent out. I hope i get a replacement before they are banned nationwide :/ they said another one should be sent out by the end of the week. Does anyone know when this ban starts? is it immediately?
if not cheers guys i will try both those options!

The security seals on my box had been replaced indicating that it had been opened, I think it was likely due to the unit having an update applied after being boxed (hoping that was all it was).
Sent from my HTC Desire

ah ****. maybe i shouldnt have sent it back then!

My box was open as well so I took it back in pc world and they could not find another box perfectly sealed so I guess its because Samsung put touchwix after it was boxed...
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crap! should have posted on here first. bad news if my replacement doesnt get shipped out today i fear that i might not be able to get one due to the ban!

I bought from PC world, and also had 2 layers of security stickers, and the update had been applied

Same here. I got my 16GB from PC world and it had two layers of security tags.

That sucks! I am travelling from NY to London this afternoon. I could have brought one for u!

Thanks seanmack, but i think i will have to wait :/
i phoned pc world today and they didnt say anything about it being banned. according to them i should have a replacement shipped out by friday. maybe it'll take a while before the ban kicks in? i hope so!

PulpzillA said:
Thanks seanmack, but i think i will have to wait :/
i phoned pc world today and they didnt say anything about it being banned. according to them i should have a replacement shipped out by friday. maybe it'll take a while before the ban kicks in? i hope so!
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You've already made the purchase. The ban shouldn't affect you. It only affects new sales.

Same here guys, the box had a new set of security seals over the old ones, everything else was intact.
Given apple has a patent over the rectangle shape, does it now mean that my tab has gone up or down in value?
IMHO the ban is unlikely to be in place for long, Samsung needs to present its case yet

Synner12 said:
You've already made the purchase. The ban shouldn't affect you. It only affects new sales.
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Great! hope this is the case. we might have a rare item on our hands now
But this whole debacle has increased my hatred for apple products and jobs!

asifito said:
Same here guys, the box had a new set of security seals over the old ones, everything else was intact.
Given apple has a patent over the rectangle shape, does it now mean that my tab has gone up or down in value?
IMHO the ban is unlikely to be in place for long, Samsung needs to present its case yet
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I'm hoping for an increase in value
My concern though us continuing support from both Samsung and the Rom developers here on xda, if there are less tabs about, is that going to have a negative effect?
Sent from my HTC Desire

I'm sure anyone who sees the Ipad and Tab next to each other will see enough difference, so I can't wait to see Samsung make its case. Pictures can be so deceiving.... Some genius posted a picture of an Ipad and a Tab next to each other to show how similar they are...a Tab 7 that had been enlarged to look as big as the Pad! The Tab 7 was also shown in portrait mode, with just enough icons to look like the pad; no widgets. People can be really dumb.

Bloody gutted, I was holding out for the 32gb to be released tomorrow and was going to get one after work.
Guess it will make people walking into a store and seeing the TAB & iPad then considering purchasing the TAB only to find out none available so will go for the iPAD

Are any cases available right now?

I'm leaving for vacation on the 18th, giving me three business days to receive the device (UPS doesn't deliver on Saturdays, I believe) which is already making me nervous. If I do actually receive the device, I'm absolutely terrified that I won't have a case, especially considering this device is made mostly of glass. I've seen a couple but none of them are actually available until the 17th at the earliest. Are there any available right now? I'm not being picky at all. Anything will work. It can definitely be something temporary. Hell, I'll even accept silicon. That's how desperate I am.

I haven't been able to find much at all. But if you're looking for a quick fix, there are some leather pouches on ebay being marketed for the Nex4. I've contacted one of the ebay sellers and asked about the dimensions....They said it was the correct size for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHER-PULL-TAB-POUCH-CASE-COVER-SKIN-FOR-LG-NEXUS-4-E960-/170938851195?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=470214030802&hash=item27ccbfdf7b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-LEATHER-SLIDE-IN-PULL-TAB-POUCH-CASE-FOR-LG-NEXUS-4-E960-/160907512864?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=460127671416&hash=item2576d5cc20

Slap-Yourself :) said:
I haven't been able to find much at all. But if you're looking for a quick fix, there are some leather pouches on ebay being marketed for the Nex4. I've contacted one of the ebay sellers and asked about the dimensions....They said it was the correct size for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHER-PUL...sPouches&var=470214030802&hash=item27ccbfdf7b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-LEATHER-...sPouches&var=460127671416&hash=item2576d5cc20
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I'll probably have to go with one of those even though they don't really offer the protection I need...especially for the Black Friday shopping I'll be doing. But they're better than nothing, I suppose. Hopefully I can buy one that will ship quickly. Thanks for the links!
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jtc276 said:
I'll probably have to go with one of those even though they don't really offer the protection I need...especially for the Black Friday shopping I'll be doing. But they're better than nothing, I suppose. Hopefully I can buy one that will ship quickly. Thanks for the links!
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I ordered this one and it should fit just fine
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130786549181

marcosxd said:
I ordered this one and it should fit just fine
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130786549181
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I've heard that their products are great, but I live in the U.S. so it won't be possible to get one by next week.
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marcosxd said:
I ordered this one and it should fit just fine
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130786549181
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I really want a review on this case.

Skinomi TechSkin - Nexus 4 at amazon.

^ i wouldn't consider a screen protector a case.
i hope there will be options for bumpers. i hate cases, but i'm deathly afraid of cracking the glass

jtc276 said:
I'll probably have to go with one of those even though they don't really offer the protection I need...especially for the Black Friday shopping I'll be doing. But they're better than nothing, I suppose. Hopefully I can buy one that will ship quickly. Thanks for the links!
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Yeah, it's not exactly what I'm looking for either. But considering my luck with phones in the past.....I need something at least. I want a really good case, but I don't want to get the phone and wait a week or two for a case to be produced and then break it.... That's No Bueno.

Slap-Yourself :) said:
Yeah, it's not exactly what I'm looking for either. But considering my luck with phones in the past.....I need something at least. I want a really good case, but I don't want to get the phone and wait a week or two for a case to be produced and then break it.... That's No Bueno.
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Exactly. And I wouldn't be so worried if I were going to be at home. But I'm going to be staying in a cabin with wood floors and in a largely populated area Black Friday shopping. It's basically a recipe for disaster. In a way, it might be a good thing if I did wait...but there's no way I can do that :laugh:

neiljackson said:
Skinomi TechSkin - Nexus 4 at amazon.
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I did consider this, but it seems that it won't be released until the 20th. I ordered a front protector (which I might cancel and order both the front and back soon) from XOSkins that is apparently supposed to ship out on the 13ths. I'm taking a ton of gambles with this one.

jtc276 said:
Exactly. And I wouldn't be so worried if I were going to be at home. But I'm going to be staying in a cabin with wood floors and in a largely populated area Black Friday shopping. It's basically a recipe for disaster. In a way, it might be a good thing if I did wait...but there's no way I can do that :laugh:
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Black Friday!!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!! But it does make me scared for the Sexy Nexy :/

Official Samsung Case

I went to Best Buy yesterday to get a case for my new Note 8.0 (AT&T model). After looking at a couple of options, I settled on the official Samsung case. I'm very pleased with it. The protection is great and the cover is very sturdy, yet it adds very little bulk to the device. That's a winning combination in my book. I went for the dark gray case. I don't dig white devices but unfortunately that's the only color AT&T offers. The dark gray case works well with a white device, though, so I'm good. Another thing I like is that the magnet holds the back in place when you use it as a stand. That reduces slippage, which could ruin what is, frankly, one of the best features of the case. Another small little touch that adds character is the nice branding on the case. It's nice without begin egregious.
The only complaint I have is that, since the case is designed to work with every variant worldwide, it has a cutout at the top for the earpiece so you can put it on the international 3G models. Obviously the US WiFi and LTE models don't have the phone hardware so you just see a bit of the Samsung logo through that cutout hole. Looks a little hokey but it's a minor complaint.
Overall I'm very happy with the case. Attached are some pictures. Does anyone else have this case? Do you love it? Do you hate it? If you are in the market for a case, I highly recommend you take a look at it. They're available in gray, white, green, and pink if you want to explore your feminine side. At $50, they're definitely on the pricey side. However, with cases we all know you get what you pay for, generally. I feel like the quality justifies the cost.
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Some additional pictures of the sides.
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oldblue910 said:
At $50, they're definitely on the pricey side.
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Hope you didn't pay that!
B&H Photo sells it for $26.75. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/[email protected]__accessory_Detail^[email protected][email protected]__SAGT816WH and Best Buy will price match that in the store.
That's how I got mine...
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Jay Evans said:
Hope you didn't pay that!
B&H Photo sells it for $26.75. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/[email protected]__accessory_Detail^[email protected][email protected]__SAGT816WH and Best Buy will price match that in the store.
That's how I got mine...
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SON OF A B1+CH! I really wish I had seen that before I went to Best Buy. That'll teach me to shop around next time. hahahaha Win for you, fail for me!
Ah well, live and learn.
How do you like the case?

oldblue910 said:
How do you like the case?
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I have the Samsung Book Case on my old Tab10.1 and wanted something as close as possible for my 8. It's the best I've seen so far.
Funny thing is that I never noticed the weight of my 10.1 before. Now if I pick up the 10.1 after using the 8, it feels like a 5lb bag of sugar.
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Jay Evans said:
Hope you didn't pay that!
B&H Photo sells it for $26.75. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/[email protected]__accessory_Detail^[email protected][email protected]__SAGT816WH and Best Buy will price match that in the store.
That's how I got mine...
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Thanks! I had been looking at this case at Bestbuy on Saturday but couldn't stomach the $49 price tag. I printed off the web page from the B&H site and tripped down to Bestbuy and got it for $26.75. Much better price!

Glad I could help.
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Jay Evans said:
Hope you didn't pay that!
B&H Photo sells it for $26.75. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/[email protected]__accessory_Detail^[email protected][email protected]__SAGT816WH and Best Buy will price match that in the store.
That's how I got mine...
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Just went to best buy and bought one thank you!

oldblue910 said:
SON OF A B1+CH! I really wish I had seen that before I went to Best Buy. That'll teach me to shop around next time. hahahaha Win for you, fail for me!
Ah well, live and learn.
How do you like the case?
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Take your receipt back into Best Buy with a copy of the ad from B&H and BB will refund you the difference. That's what they did with me.

refund
oldblue910 said:
SON OF A B1+CH! I really wish I had seen that before I went to Best Buy. That'll teach me to shop around next time. hahahaha Win for you, fail for me!
Ah well, live and learn.
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You can get a refund.
Just go to local best buy and show them the price.
They will match if not over 30 days.
Don't wait to long !
I've been buying stuff from best buy because of price match warranty.
So go !