Right time to buy? Still expensive... - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

Hey guys,
I've never bought the bigger phablet phones... so i'm not sure what to expect in regards to price drops.
I always buy from wirefly because of no tax. Right now, it's still 150$.
Should i be waiting for Note 3 announcement? What price do you think is the right price to "strike"? For instance, the SGS3 is 30$ now in wirefly (has been a while) and i think that is a good time to buy it..

I would get the note 2 now its only 150 it was 300 new you wont be disappointed
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They keep saying Sept. 9 is the release day for the note3. I would wait until then. You will get a better deal if you can wait.
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JeramyEggs said:
They keep saying Sept. 9 is the release day for the note3. I would wait until then. You will get a better deal if you can wait.
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Kind of hard to believe the release date is that of the same thing they reveal it.. I know with the note 2 came about they revealed it and gave it atleast a month or 2 before the date for release became available... For us USA users anyway
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JeramyEggs said:
They keep saying Sept. 9 is the release day for the note3.
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Not release. Only announcement. Release will likely be October/November like last year.

price will still probably go down after announcement
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The first thing you should do is go to a store that has the note 2 on display and play with it and don't forget to compare it it to the galaxy phones. Now if to have chosen the note as your phone you can keep reading
Here's some perspective on price I paid $600 for the phone to keep my plan. $150 is a very good price for the note 2. Yes it's a big phone, but I've used this phone more than any smartphone before it. Being able to read the screen with ease makes browsing the web, games, books, and emails (work) enjoyable. I've used extended batteries in all my phones and with the one I got on my note it's about as thick as a deck of cards and with my heavy screen use lasts about 3 days. Since the note 3 is going to be even larger in size I'm probably going to stick with my note 2.

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Keep an eye on Amazon wireless. I grabbed my N2 last week as an upgrade for $100. It's back up to $180 upgrade price now, but new lines of service are still $100. Love this phone so far!

rpn377 said:
Hey guys,
I've never bought the bigger phablet phones... so i'm not sure what to expect in regards to price drops.
I always buy from wirefly because of no tax. Right now, it's still 150$.
Should i be waiting for Note 3 announcement? What price do you think is the right price to "strike"? For instance, the SGS3 is 30$ now in wirefly (has been a while) and i think that is a good time to buy it..
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Just got mine on amazon.com for 99, no tax and free shipping.
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Related

The 7 steps of being an early adopter of a phone (and why it can suck to be one)...

Steps of being an early adopter:
1. Froth at the mouth over the specs of a new Android device months before its release
2. Get antsy for the release date to be here right now!
3. Think about how amazing it will be when you finally have the perfect phone
4. Stay up all night the day before its release
5. Buy your dream phone and finally realize what it means to be in love
6. Learn every detail, every intricacy, about your new partner
then
7. A few months later... see Amazon Wireless drop the price from $299 -> FREE w/ a contract and go:
"#SLFM*%[email protected]&!!! WHY DIDN'T I SIMPLY WAIT A FEW MONTHS AND SAVE $300?!?!"
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Rinse, lather, repeat...
Just wanted to give those going through these steps without thinking a perspective that they might want to wait a couple of months to see just how quick the price drops on the Galaxy Note. I know since I've been through it myself wanting a new phone and not really thinking
p.s. another great benefit of being a few months late adopter ... you get to let all the early adopters deal with the problems early on, then when you do get it (at a significant price drop) all the manufacturer bugs are worked out and you have reviews from reputable sources exactly how things like battery life are.
I honestly don't see it dropping that quickly. Look at the skyrocket which has been out for about 3 months. Those have only gone down $50. I was more than happy to get mine a few days before it released, I even bought it at full retail. Sure you could wait and hope it goes on sale somewhere in a couple months but at this point, the people who want the Note want it NOW lol I know I for one am itching to get one.
Yeah, I had that thought, then I looked at the prices of the AT&T Galaxy S II and the Galaxy S II Skyrocket and realized I'll be fine. They've barely dropped.
imitenotbecrazy said:
I honestly don't see it dropping that quickly. Look at the skyrocket which has been out for about 3 months. Those have only gone down $50.
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begadkepat said:
Yeah, I had that thought, then I looked at the prices of the AT&T Galaxy S II and the Galaxy S II Skyrocket and realized I'll be fine. They've barely dropped.
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The Skyrocket has been out less than 3 months and has already dropped from $249 -> $99 on Amazon Wireless: http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=1-3-entd&qid=1328485541055
Not to mention that I believe in California (and certain other states) if you buy a phone from ATT, BestBuy, Radioshack, etc you have to pay sales tax on the full retail price of the phone (another $50 - 60) but if you purchase it on AmazonWireless you don't pay sales tax.
Even more savings
I woke up this morning thinking this same question knowing how the Streak price dropped after a couple of months.. So I'm gonna wait Til it drops and read everyone's reviews in the mean time. I loved being one the first w/ the streak in Aug 10 but my jaw dropped a little with the price dropping so fast.. I have a AT&T store a couple steps from my job so I'll go there and mess with it for a bit to get my fix...
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The Skyrocket has been out less than 3 months and has already dropped from $249 -> $99 on Amazon Wireless: http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=1-3-entd&qid=1328485541055
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Thats for brand new customers or add a lines. Change it to upgrade and it goes back up to 200. We could all wait till black friday and amazon will likely have all their phones for a penny for add a lines or new customers. You can always wait and find it somewhere for a cheaper price but thats boring
Edit- Actually its MORE expensive on amazon to add a line with a skyrocket lol which is really odd. So $99 is only for brand new customers
Haha.. actually they have run the skyrocket for a penny a few times now
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Thats for brand new customers or add a lines. Change it to upgrade and it goes back up to 200. We could all wait till black friday and amazon will likely have all their phones for a penny for add a lines or new customers. You can always wait and find it somewhere for a cheaper price but thats boring
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I bought streak to in August and never regretted it. It has been the best phone I have ever had. Hopefully the note will top it!
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Thats for brand new customers or add a lines. Change it to upgrade and it goes back up to 200.
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No, even if you click on upgrading an individual account it is still $99
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Haha.. actually they have run the skyrocket for a penny a few times now
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Thank you mred! I haven't followed the skyrocket daily but this makes my point that much easier...
In 3 months time the Note might be a penny with contract (just like the Skyrocket) on Amazon so it might be best to wait a little and avoid Step 7
For some people waiting and saving a couple hundred is worth it. I work for best buy mobile so I always get the newest phones on release day. I very rarely have spend money on phones so I guess thats why it doesn't matter to me haha See ya in a few months
it was a penny within a month or so.
I am torn. I have buy back on my skyrocket and could easily sell it back...but I would have to come up with the difference. I keep saying I will wait until we have another line available for upgrade because typically we come out ahead that way.
ap3604 said:
No, even if you click on upgrading an individual account it is still $99
Thank you mred! I haven't followed the skyrocket daily but this makes my point that much easier...
In 3 months time the Note might be a penny with contract (just like the Skyrocket) on Amazon so it might be best to wait a little and avoid Step 7
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And honestly after those three months there will be a new phone I have to have... All to their own I guess.
imitenotbecrazy said:
For some people waiting and saving a couple hundred is worth it. I work for best buy mobile so I always get the newest phones on release day. I very rarely have spend money on phones so I guess thats why it doesn't matter to me
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This thread was mainly to serve as a warning and reminder to the people who might not be thinking clearly / from all angles - "OMG OMG I NEED THIS PHONE RIGHT NOW!"
I remember back in the day I would work myself up into a frenzy over a new phone that I just HAD to have, bought it on release day for retail price, and then greatly regretted it later on due to a price drop
Every time a new phone comes out there are always alot of early adopters on Xda making threads and pissed off about paying full retail on release day and are surprised by how fast Amazon Wireless drops the price (and resale value) of their prized possession they thought would be on top of the mountain longer...
Of course if $200-300 in savings isn't that big of a deal for you then by all means upgrade the day it comes out
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Steps of being an early adopter:
1. Froth at the mouth over the specs of a new Android device months before its release
2. Get antsy for the release date to be here right now!
3. Think about how amazing it will be when you finally have the perfect phone
4. Stay up all night the day before its release
5. Buy your dream phone and finally realize what it means to be in love
6. Learn every detail, every intricacy, about your new partner
then
7. A few months later... see Amazon Wireless drop the price from $299 -> FREE w/ a contract and go:
Rinse, lather, repeat...
Just wanted to give those going through these steps without thinking a perspective that they might want to wait a couple of months to see just how quick the price drops on the Galaxy Note. I know since I've been through it myself wanting a new phone and not really thinking
p.s. another great benefit of being a few months late adopter ... you get to let all the early adopters deal with the problems early on, then when you do get it (at a significant price drop) all the manufacturer bugs are worked out and you have reviews from reputable sources exactly how things like battery life are.
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When the price on Galaxy Note really drops there already will be Galaxy Note 2 around so you always going to be at least one generation behind.
joedoe said:
When the price on Galaxy Note really drops there already will be Galaxy Note 2 around so you always going to be at least one generation behind.
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ahhh believe that if you want... I'll get back w/ you on that in two months...
esco757 said:
ahhh believe that if you want... I'll get back w/ you on that in two months...
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Looking forward...
joedoe said:
When the price on Galaxy Note really drops there already will be Galaxy Note 2 around so you always going to be at least one generation behind.
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So even though Amazon dropped the price of the ATT Skyrocket to FREE less than a month (and currently $99) after its release... somehow Amazon won't drop the price of the Galaxy Note for at least a year until the Galaxy Note 2 is here?
Sounds like wishful thinking from someone who already plans on buying it at full retail price
If anything though people might be better off just having patience and waiting a month or so for the inevitable (and fast) price drop by Amazon of the Galaxy Note and save the cool $200-300...
ap3604 said:
So even though Amazon dropped the price of the ATT Skyrocket to FREE less than a month (and currently $99) after its release... somehow Amazon won't drop the price of the Galaxy Note for at least a year until the Galaxy Note 2 is here?
Sounds like wishful thinking from someone who already plans on buying it at full retail price
If anything though people might be better off just having patience and waiting a month or so for the inevitable (and fast) price drop by Amazon of the Galaxy Note and save the cool $200-300...
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No No.....Let him stand proud on that soapbox....
Who cares let us be if we want to buy it and u just wait. To each its own!
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I don't see a gun in my hand keeping you from getting it : ).... But since your simmering, i'll digress...But I do think you need a beer.... : ) here's one from me.. full retail...sorry I had to do it : )

GSIII To Note 2

So I'm curious, am I the only one nuts enough to considering selling his GS3(probably on ebay) for the 4-500 price to get Note 2?
I've recently gotten an itch for a tablet but don't see the need of one when I've got my phone and really think this would be a nice in between for the two.
Lots of people have just look through the other threads and you'll see a ton.
My s3 is pending pickup tomorrow
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justin94 said:
My s3 is pending pickup tomorrow
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I'm actually a salesman for a VZW Retailer, I'm waiting to see how the rest of this week goes before I make the decision.
sold my s3 yesterday for $400 - gnote on the way. UR not crazy
Definitely the right choice. The pen changes everything…if you like retouching and doodling
Gs3 sold last month and have been using this stupid iPhone ever since preordering.
I am also definitely selling my s3 for the Note 2. My only problem is i don't have a back up phone and have to buy the Note first before I can sell my s3. How are you guys selling it for $400. Mine is absolutely mint and everyone on CL low balls at around $300. If i can get $350 i would be happy since i bought mine at full retail.
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I am also definitely selling my s3 for the Note 2. My only problem is i don't have a back up phone and have to buy the Note first before I can sell my s3. How are you guys selling it for $400. Mine is absolutely mint and everyone on CL low balls at around $300. If i can get $350 i would be happy since i bought mine at full retail.
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you should be able to get 400 easy...hell gs3's with cracked screens are going for 300. Ignore the lowballers!
That's good to hear and know. Maybe ill try ebay. I hate not having the instant cash but just saw a blue s3 going for $405 with multiple bids and like 2 days left. I mean my accessories in the box and still in their plastic.
microdot said:
That's good to hear and know. Maybe ill try ebay. I hate not having the instant cash but just saw a blue s3 going for $405 with multiple bids and like 2 days left. I mean my accessories in the box and still in their plastic.
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Price it for $395 with many CLEAR pics. Mine sold in 15 minutes with the guy coming to me. Also, if you need an interim phone, buy a thunderbolt and a sim adapter. I paid $50 for my thunderbolt on CL. Many are going for $80 - $120. You can just resell it when done and lose your $3.00 sim adapter investment
If you sell on ebay be sure to make it known that you are verifying the condition of the device with photos and video before shipment. That will discourage the scammers from trying to swap with a busted device and then sticking you for the money. Or even better when they break it within the first day and try to claim you sent a a damaged item.
Otherwise you can get burned because ebay will usually side with the buyer on any dispute. I learned the hard way with a previous smart phone sale. Took a month to get my money back along with a busted phone.
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microdot said:
That's good to hear and know. Maybe ill try ebay. I hate not having the instant cash but just saw a blue s3 going for $405 with multiple bids and like 2 days left. I mean my accessories in the box and still in their plastic.
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Just know that on eBay you have a lot more in fees, even if it sells for $50 more on eBay most of that will end up being paid to eBay/PayPal anyways.
roxboxxx said:
Price it for $395 with many CLEAR pics. Mine sold in 15 minutes with the guy coming to me. Also, if you need an interim phone, buy a thunderbolt and a sim adapter. I paid $50 for my thunderbolt on CL. Many are going for $80 - $120. You can just resell it when done and lose your $3.00 sim adapter investment
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Or do what I did and make one out of note cards.... worked great to use my old tbolt
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I posted my S3 on craigslist for $400 Sunday morning at 1am and it sold for $400 12pm Sunday lol. Note 2 here I come.
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Just know that on eBay you have a lot more in fees, even if it sells for $50 more on eBay most of that will end up being paid to eBay/PayPal anyways.
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It's not "most" but I've noticed the fees end up being around 12%
I sold my slightly used (cracked glass under home button) S3 to buymytronics for $180 and I just pre ordered the Note 2, I don't feel crazy obsessive maybe lol
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Palmetto Dread said:
I sold my slightly used (cracked glass under home button) S3 to buymytronics for $180 and I just pre ordered the Note 2, I don't feel crazy obsessive maybe lol
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Ouch, reading that hurts.
2swizzle said:
I posted my S3 on craigslist for $400 Sunday morning at 1am and it sold for $400 12pm Sunday lol. Note 2 here I come.
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Damn...must be demographics then. I live in Kansas City (cheap bastards...jk!).
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Damn...must be demographics then. I live in Kansas City (cheap bastards...jk!).
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I sold a Nexus 7 16gig for $120 and a iPhone 4 for $120 yesterday but I was impatient. If I was smart I would have off loaded that Nexus 7 a few months ago. Still a nice tablet hands down but I want to focus on one device and that's the Note 2.

Sprint Galaxy Note 3 discussion (Info,accessories,colors)

Folks who are getting the Galaxy Note 3 on Sprint who aren't being scared off by the FUD being spread in the triband thread, here's our own discussion topic!
Now that Sprint has officially announced the Galaxy Note 3 launch on October 4, let us discuss! It's kind of strange they haven't set up pre-orders yet. This leads me to believe they probably won't. With a little over a week left until the launch, it appears that those who order online won't be able to get it until October 7th/8th. Also heard rumors that Sprint won't have the pink option or 64GB version available. It sucks but oh well. At least 32GB is the base model this year!
What color are you getting?
Are you getting the Galaxy Gear smartwatch too?
Accessories?
-I'll be getting black, since white has LED light bleed.
-No Galaxy Gear
-I have two bumper cases (clear and white/black) and a crappy S-style tpu kickstand case with a few screen protectors. I'm not sure If I will get the flip cover yet.
Are you guys excited? I sure am!
Best buy has it for pre order now
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Damn for real? Best Buy has as reputation for marking up the retail price quite a bit though
Looks like their selling it for 349.
I'll be at the sprint store first thing next Friday morning! Can't wait!
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Just pre ordered at Bestbuy store... $50 for gift card... 4th is pick up day.... they said they would also have the new note 10.1 2014 in stock by then... will c
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Nice! Would you happen to know the full retail price of the phone at best buy?
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Damn for real? Best Buy has as reputation for marking up the retail price quite a bit though
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I bought my SGII Epic 4G Touch through them back in 2011. I bought it for the same price as directly from Sprint while convincing them to give me a discount equal to the activation fee (~$36) - essentially to "waive" it. I also accumulated some best buy reward zone points
Best Buy is a fine option when purchasing on contract if you can find a deal. I'd probably look elsewhere for off-contract and full-retail purchases, though.
staryoshi said:
I bought my SGII Epic 4G Touch through them back in 2011. I bought it for the same price as directly from Sprint while convincing them to give me a discount equal to the activation fee (~$36) - essentially to "waive" it. I also accumulated some best buy reward zone points
Best Buy is a fine option when purchasing on contract if you can find a deal. I'd probably look elsewhere for off-contract and full-retail purchases, though.
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Damn.... Yeah that's what I figured. I'd preorder it from there if the retail price marked way up
I plan on getting it in black. Want to get the smart veiw cover but ill get that on amazon. Do we know if it will have wireless charging?
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freeza said:
Folks who are getting the Galaxy Note 3 on Sprint who aren't being scared off by the FUD being spread in the triband thread, here's our own discussion topic!
Now that Sprint has officially announced the Galaxy Note 3 launch on October 4, let us discuss! It's kind of strange they haven't set up pre-orders yet. This leads me to believe they probably won't. With a little over a week left until the launch, it appears that those who order online won't be able to get it until October 7th/8th. Also heard rumors that Sprint won't have the pink option or 64GB version available. It sucks but oh well. At least 32GB is the base model this year!
What color are you getting?
Are you getting the Galaxy Gear smartwatch too?
Accessories?
-I'll be getting black, since white has LED light bleed.
-No Galaxy Gear
-I have two bumper cases (clear and white/black) and a crappy S-style tpu kickstand case with a few screen protectors. I'm not sure If I will get the flip cover yet.
Are you guys excited? I sure am!
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I have been doing a time analysis of how (email, calendar, social media, video's & gaming, music) and where (location) I use my phone the most etc..
I have come to the conclusion that the places where I happen to use my phone the most and during its most intense use of bandwidth also happens to be the places in which I have access to great wifi signal. I know this isn't how most folks use their phones but its really how I use my phone and when I don't usually have a great signal. I just pop out my mifi and I am having a great signal once again. Is it irritating that Sprint dropped the triband? Yup and Yup. Is it a deal breaker for me to go to a slower and smaller phone? Nope and Nope..
The things that I am more interested in hearing about is
What Dac are they using for the audio processor?
Can I use usb 3 as a digital for my audio amp?
What will the transfer speed be on my USB3 HD which is running a 500gb SSD
Battery life
Has anyone been able to use a 128GB sd card in the unit, and have it recognize all 128GB?
What screen protector works best in direct sunlight.
I wonder how the charging port lines up compared to the Note II. Hoping I can still use my Note II car cradle and charger
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I wonder how the charging port lines up compared to the Note II. Hoping I can still use my Note II car cradle and charger . ProClips
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The Note 3 for Sprint will be a world phone. Love it!
So after 3 years and 4 months since I've owned Sprint 4g phones, a new tower in the area went live with LTE. Here's to hoping it doesn't take another 3 years for the tower near my home to be upgraded. I'm ready for my Note III....
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freeza said:
The Note 3 for Sprint will be a world phone. Love it!
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How does that work exactly? Is there a GSM radio?
God I hope the gallery app isn't a laggy piece of crap again.. Even after disabling Facebook sync and all other sync options it was supper slow and laggy viewing photos in the app.
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How does that work exactly? Is there a GSM radio?
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Welll.....this is from a sprint document....I'm going to say..YES!
freeza said:
Damn for real? Best Buy has as reputation for marking up the retail price quite a bit though
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just so you know. I havn't had a problem with best buy increasing price for products but if that is the case, they price match with the carriers. they also give you the lower price for pre-orders. for example if you order an item and its fairly certain it will retail for say $50 and then release rolls up and it is $60 they will sell it to you for the $50. you may just have to mention it to the employee checking you out but the managers know whats up.
Can't link to BB price match due to new user =) but google "Best buy price match" and it will be the first link
I have had to mention the PM once and the employee just had to get the manager to sign off on it which he had absolutely no prob doing. took maybe 2 min after I had mentioned it. then the lady behind me did the same thing because she was there for the same product for her son I would assume. (high end gaming headset)
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Welll.....this is from a sprint document....I'm going to say..YES!
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Yes all the GN3's have CDMA, GSM, and LTE from what I know of.
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I contacted the owner "Corey" from Trim Leather.
And he says he will have a line of cases out within 2 weeks for the Galaxy Note 3.
I know someone who has an Iphone case and the work is pretty awesome.
This will be my case for the GN3.
I have linked his page to the below.
https://www.facebook.com/trimleather
With the new one up program, if i am eligible for a upgrade, do i have to trade in my phone.? Id like to keep it for my daughter. Also what exactly do you pay for when doing this? Any money up front? I appreciate any advice or insight

Other device, comparisons to other devices, and upgrading phone discussion

Please use this thread to discuss devices other than and any comparisons with other devices on or about the Note III in this thread and any other off-topic issues that are not needing a new thread.
Post with respect, this is a helpful community, hope we all learn from this stuff in here.
Was the only customer in my local Sprint store this morning. They took over an hour because they were having problems with the new Note 3 and new One Up program. Got it back at home though now. Absolutely LOVE it!!!!!
Good luck to everyone getting it this morning! If you're also using the One Up program then be prepared to wait. They said no one else had been able to do it yet. I was thrilled that they were for me. I was willing to wait all day if I had to though! Lol
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My experience was not that bad considering I did a number swap with my girlfriend. Essentially she got my S3and I took her EVO 3D to do the One up. I did the number swap Friday the 4th so I actually couldn't do the One up til the next day. Went in at 9 was out of the store before 9:15. Compared to my S3 the N3 is a beast all its own and I love it.
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Note 3 versus Galaxy Mega
Hi, I'm thorn between the Note 3 and the Mega. I know the Note 3 has a faster processor, more memory, ram and better screen resolution. currently I have the Note 2. I need the biggest screen I can get. don't use the Spen too much so no need of it. Anyone have tested the Mega?
A heads-up that Amazon just got the black model in stock -- I got an email saying that my earlier order has shipped, and it shows 2 more in stock currently. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Black-Sprint/dp/B00FJ8WBJG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
Price is $299.99 for an upgrade, and they don't charge tax to most states (including IL), plus my Chase Freedom card is offering 5% cashback from Amazon purchases this quarter... so my bottom line is $285... pretty good, I'd say.
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Well shoot, I see that the upgrade price is now $249.99! I'm chatting with customer service now to see if I can get a credit.
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My order has been changed to reflect the new price! FYI, amazon's price match policy on cell phone purchases - http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=201077510
caffeiNater said:
Well shoot, I see that the upgrade price is now $249.99! I'm chatting with customer service now to see if I can get a credit.
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Where is the upgrade price only $249???
tstack77 said:
Where is the upgrade price only $249???
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At the link I pasted. Choose individual or family account, and the option "I have a Sprint account and want to upgrade my current device to this one" gives a $249.99 price either way. Are you seeing something different?
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Where is the upgrade price only $249???
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I would like to know as well. It would be nice to get some of my money back.
Just a heads up to anyone considering moving from the HTC One to this phone should do it. I loved the speakers on the One but the battery life, screen size, and expandable storage are completely worth the switch. I'm really loving this phone and I use the stylus and S-Notes way more than I ever thought I would.
crusnik23 said:
I would like to know as well. It would be nice to get some of my money back.
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At the link I pasted. Choose individual or family account, and the option "I have a Sprint account and want to upgrade my current device to this one" gives a $249.99 price either way. Are you seeing something different?
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caffeiNater said:
A heads-up that Amazon just got the black model in stock -- I got an email saying that my earlier order has shipped, and it shows 2 more in stock currently. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Black-Sprint/dp/B00FJ8WBJG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
Price is $299.99 for an upgrade, and they don't charge tax to most states (including IL), plus my Chase Freedom card is offering 5% cashback from Amazon purchases this quarter... so my bottom line is $285... pretty good, I'd say.
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Well shoot, I see that the upgrade price is now $249.99! I'm chatting with customer service now to see if I can get a credit.
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My order has been changed to reflect the new price! FYI, amazon's price match policy on cell phone purchases - http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=201077510
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I got mine from Amazon for $ 249.99 shipped and retained Sero.
rawkus2g said:
I got mine from Amazon for $ 249.99 shipped and retained Sero.
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Link please
Or sold by who?
What options did you pick, did you have to call them to have them switch it back,
bobturismo said:
Link please
Or sold by who?
What options did you pick, did you have to call them to have them switch it back,
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I just ordered it through Amazon online. I chose a random plan and called Sprint to activate it and keep my same plan before turning it on. Worked like a champ on this phone and my previous phone two years ago.
rawkus2g said:
I just ordered it through Amazon online. I chose a random plan and called Sprint to activate it and keep my same plan before turning it on. Worked like a champ on this phone and my previous phone two years ago.
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Wait what ??
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Galaxy gear @ 210+ tax
Just ordered the gear for 30% off on tmobile site using the promo code: ACCOFFER07. Just sharing the info for anyone interested.
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Wait what ??
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Ok... I was eligible for an upgrade so I went to Amazon and picked the Note 3 for Sprint. Sero obviously isn't a plan Amazon offers, so I chose one of the plans they do offer and ordered the phone. The phone showed up the next day. Before turning it on, I called Sprint and said I bought a new phone and want to activate it, but stay on the same plan. They said no problem and activated it. Done.
Two years ago when I was eligible for an upgrade that was the method Amazon told me to use if I wanted a plan they didn't offer. Just in case it didn't work, I didn't turn on the phone until I had confirmation from Sprint it would work.
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Ok... I was eligible for an upgrade so I went to Amazon and picked the Note 3 for Sprint. Sero obviously isn't a plan Amazon offers, so I chose one of the plans they do offer and ordered the phone. The phone showed up the next day. Before turning it on, I called Sprint and said I bought a new phone and want to activate it, but stay on the same plan. They said no problem and activated it. Done.
Two years ago when I was eligible for an upgrade that was the method Amazon told me to use if I wanted a plan they didn't offer. Just in case it didn't work, I didn't turn on the phone until I had confirmation from Sprint it would work.
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Oh awesome ! What plan do you have ?
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Note 3 vs HTC One Max?
I picked up my Note 3 on 10/5 and have 14 days to return. I'm thinking about checking out the HTC One Max but the non-removable battery may be a deal breaker for me.
Note 3:
My Cons:
Call quality is so bad
I rarely use the SPen (only to show off) so it's useless
hardware power button moves around alot (super minor)
WatchON and My Magazines sometimes pops up with it not responding (I don't use them)
My Pros:
Screensize/resolution is AMAZING (I came from an S2 Lol)
Battery life: WOW. I stream Pandora all day, utube, txt/emails, and I can still get about 24 hr usage with my HEAVY use.
SD Card slot
Removable battery: Awesome for traveling
Charging: WOW. charges from 0-100 in about 2 hours and 30m
HTC One Max(rumored specs) :
My Cons:
Battery: Non-removable battery???? May be a deal breaker for me.
Size: It was looking to be 5.9 view-able but now they think it will be the same 5.7 as our note 3? The phys size looks like it might be half an inch or so bigger then the Note 3. Will be disappointed if the view-able screen is 5.7 instead of 5.9.
My Pros:
If screen-size will be 5.9, this will put me one step closer on making me want to switch.
Similar battery life as the note 3
SPEAKERS!!! I'm a media person, and stereo/front speakers might push me over the top to switch.
Just minor things that I've though about. Please let me know of your thoughts!
10/18 will be the last day I will be able to undo my note 3 purchase with no penalties (besides the $35 restocking fee). I think the HTC One Max will come out on 10/15 as rumored so I'll be trying it in store to get a better feel of which phone suits me best.
How were you able to retain your sero?
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How were you able to retain your sero?
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Once he physically got the phone, he called and just activated the phone on his current plan, which is a SERO.
WTF is a sero
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Radioshack Black Friday Note 3 Special

Hey everyone. So according to an email that was sent to a friend of mines from Radioshack. Supposedly Radioshack will be doing a Blackfriday promo where the note 2 will be for $49.99 with a $50 Visa Gift Card and they will also be doing a note 3 special where the note 3 will be $99 with a $50 Visa Gift Card rebate. Sonething along those lines. Just giving everyone a early heads up. As soon as I find out more details about the promo I will be posting up more detaila. Stay tune...
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Nice . .
Here's some more details. I don't see the Note 3...
Radio Shack Black Friday Deals
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Here's some more details. I don't see the Note 3...
Radio Shack Black Friday Deals
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I did not see anything that WOWED me.
Good info nonetheless.
It also says "NEW" activations only .. looks like I'm gonna have to start hangin out at the ole RS and make a buddy..
Getting the Note 3 for $99 this soon would definitley be a good deal, especially with a $50 gift card.
I've also been watching for Black Friday deals for the N3 but haven't come across any yet. The BF ad for Sam's Club lists the S4 for $.96 (which is probably the best deal around) but nothing about the N3.
Amazon currently offers the Note 3 for $170 with Verizon contract for a new account or adding a line, $249.99 for upgrades.
This is with a 2yrs contract right? If not then something is up with black Friday
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This is with a 2yrs contract right? If not then something is up with black Friday
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Obviously its a subsidized price
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Anyone have any updates on this?
Looking to get the note 3 if a good sale comes up this Black Friday.
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Getting the Note 3 for $99 this soon would definitley be a good deal, especially with a $50 gift card.
I've also been watching for Black Friday deals for the N3 but haven't come across any yet. The BF ad for Sam's Club lists the S4 for $.96 (which is probably the best deal around) but nothing about the N3.
Amazon currently offers the Note 3 for $170 with Verizon contract for a new account or adding a line, $249.99 for upgrades.
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The best deal on the S4 that i have found is from best buy(http://blackfriday.bestbuy.com/#!/c...at=All Cell Phones with Plans&cat=Cell Phones) they are showing up as FREE with a contract. Have yet to see any Note 3 deals. I hope someone has a deal on it, really want to get one.
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The best deal on the S4 that i have found is from best buy(http://blackfriday.bestbuy.com/#!/c...at=All Cell Phones with Plans&cat=Cell Phones) they are showing up as FREE with a contract. Have yet to see any Note 3 deals. I hope someone has a deal on it, really want to get one.
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Yep, I keep checking every day. I am wondering if I go to a corporate store and transfer the upgrade from another line if it would "stay" long enough to go buy from amazon?
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Come on Note 3
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Andy1223 said:
Getting the Note 3 for $99 this soon would definitley be a good deal, especially with a $50 gift card.
I've also been watching for Black Friday deals for the N3 but haven't come across any yet. The BF ad for Sam's Club lists the S4 for $.96 (which is probably the best deal around) but nothing about the N3.
Amazon currently offers the Note 3 for $170 with Verizon contract for a new account or adding a line, $249.99 for upgrades.
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Link?
Well..I tried to post the link, but it kept erroring out. I tried re-entering the captcha spam prevention phrase at least five times before I took a sec to actually read the error message: "To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"
Anyway... just google 'amazon verizon note 3'. I think the prices are still the same.
an update on this??
as I have been looking around the internet, I have found no deals for the note 3 for black friday. When I went to the Verizon store yesterday, the employees said that they have not heard anything about deals on the note 3 and HIGHLY doubt there will be any. They gave me a black friday ad and their phone deals are the lg g2, htc one, and samsung galaxy s4. Sorry if this made you a little sad lol
This isn't bad.
http://www.fatwallet.com/black-frid...on-Smart-Phone-w-Free-100-hh-gregg-Gift-Card/
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cubsrule17 said:
This isn't bad.
http://www.fatwallet.com/black-frid...on-Smart-Phone-w-Free-100-hh-gregg-Gift-Card/
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thanks!!!!!
Confirmed! $100 gift card is better than nothing
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no store anywhere near me.

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