POOL 4G Thread gone?
ugh. the mods merged my thread with the other one. can you please delete this? its going no where fast. thanks.
oh noes! it is gone with no warnings, pms or otherwise! I'm very upset at its loss
Probably because it violated Forum Rule #5.
That thread was kinda borderline.....
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
If you read the thread you know who was the Grinch on Christmas trying to get it taken down.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Did the wimax thread just get deleted???
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on the IPhone. We now have the Htc Evo.
Yea pretty much.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
****tt hard work all ruined
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on the IPhone. We now have the Htc Evo.
Seriously??? Why?
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
and why tonight of all nights and only aweek or 2 away from the thread being old news and obsolete
Although it was admirable that shinzul and toast were developing wimax for cm, a "bounty" thread such as that one was not in keeping with the spirit of xda. I cannot speak for them but I feel that is likely why it was taken down.
If you allow one such bounty thread where does it end?
I fully support the developers outstanding work on wimax, but the thread was just inappropriate.
Mitchell's EVO
Probably something to do with GPL.That's why most of the Gingerbread threads were closed.
Swyped from my Cyanogen HaxTC Supersonic 4G
I
xak944 said:
Probably because it violated Forum Rule #5.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Or was it rule 8? Can't recall, but anyway, whichever one prohibits compensation of developers in exchange for specific work.
Mitchell's EVO
Ummm. It was a thread on wimax.... wtf xda?!
Sent from my VEGAn-TAB-v1.0.0b4 using Tapatalk
It was a bounty thread. I donated to the cause but I believe it was taken down for the best of the community
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
[POOL] WiMAX on CM6 (Grand Total of $2,995!) – Updated 12/22/2010!
Toastcfh & Shinzul
They make your Gees go BIGGER!
Note: Please do not post in this thread if you are uninterested in contributing.
Toast and Shinzul are hard at work on developing and subsequently implementing WiMAX code in CM6.
Please see the following posts for more information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=729
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=746
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=750
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=754
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=769
Grand Total: $2,995.69
Number of Unique Donations: 155
Benefactors:
Benefactors:
kpoz: $70
Shift_: $100
Kiraly: $20
agarth1050: $10
mzaiderman: $20
Jason0071: $20
sxayarath: $20
Testrunner: $20
coderton: $20
jonathanflores: $20
mrono: $5
wsantiagow: $25
gordata: $10
p-slim: $25
gtkansan: $10
mkeena0305: $50
jgrand03: $10
mikeinghilterra: $50
beandog: $25
berkmanmd: $20
nate735: $10
notasimpleway: $10
nicholaaaas: $25
walkerwde: $10
primal5: $20
dreynam2: $10
twilk73: $20
Jackdup: $20
kallisti5: $10
mrmylanman: $10
houseofbugs: $10
yungwunn911: $10
r.mauldin: $10
UND3RTAK3R: $15
crzdmn: $10
RichTJ99: $20
zimmy6996: $50
Matt_TX: $20
xero187: $20
alextrox69: $5
laydros: $25
vboyz103: $10
redkloud: $10
donatom3: $20
Lento10: $5
dwntwnall4u: $10
riassan: $5
nbm400: $20
joe85: $40
cheapskate88: $5
cartoonmonkey: $50
onicrom: $20
sopel10: $10
matt4200: $10
zaner123: $10
The Rubenator: $25
jaysmi32: $10
stangdriverdoug: $10
BilliardCoach: $20
kawasaki00: $20
grimneval: $10
JT man: $20
joackie27: $20
sfasu77: $5
ranmasaotome510: $35
Danielfo: $10
sheva85: $15
whiteinge: $20
LC_Nab: $10
smarcin: $20
m4rk0358: $20
josue85: $10
JTNiggle: $20
weehooherod: $20
rijid: $30
pboy1026: $20
grungbuk: $20
DraginMagik: $30
vicn77: $50
slo-mo dove: $30
ProcessorHog: $15
italyhot21: $10
hondoslack: $5
norkoastal: $5
onicrom: $20
jonnypedantic: $10
eeeeeeeeek: $10
SiriusScaper: $10
andrewmc42: $10
oski252: $5
tkirton: $50
jbdavisjb: $20
jtp8419: $20
Rsloan: $10
Cayniarb: $25
calopez_22: $5
Laterz.iphone: $50
nsxla: $10
okolowicz: $30
tengtou: $100
GRRemlin: $10
derekwilkinson: $20
Swayyy: $10
jtown904: $5
smarmytime: $20
NewZJ: $20
JustRuin: $10
salesrep2189: $30
uhhmoney: $25
sarahlegs: $13.37
ted3ma1: $8
strung: $20
jgonza34: $10
illogic6: $10.75
brian m: $11.25
sladehawke: $10.63
mskpop: $10
Karadorde: $20
mattismyname: $25
xlGmanlx: $20
Vandelay007: $20
bbv203: $25
compneo: $10
pcondosta: $50
salty6924: $25
dwd3885: $10
tmac: $10
mario23: $20
Justin.G11: $20
justgregit: $10
jessesse: $15
markushi: $10
davpel: $15
ChiefSpoonS: $10
thefredelement: $20
Obscura: $20
VulcZ: $10
terrelllove12: $10
mallman: $21.69
hopmobi: $50
yonghokim: $30
NannansDilema: $10
sHiNeR2: $40
ssgelm: $10
kolrone: $15
jschulman: $25
Jetdr: $20
rphlx: $10
danEVO1000: UNKNOWN***
dadoc: UNKNOWN***
klmoore: $20
WrlsFanatic: $20
Frank_Murphy: UNKNOWN
aduljr: $5
danielzen: $20
thanatos_evo: $20
sdc177: $10
stinkbud: $5
blakejohnson: $10
mkeena0305: $50
bigbiff: UNKNOWN
Probably for violating Rule #8...
8. Donations.
We appreciate all donations to xda-developers.com, it keeps our forum online and well maintained. As a user you're allowed to ask for donations in your signature as a thank you for your hard work. However donations up front are not allowed, this forum is about sharing, not about getting paid to do something, that's what your job is for.
If xda allows one "bounty" thread they must allow them all. Where does it end? Does xda turn into one giant "Wanted" poster?
Everyone supports and believes in the work shinzul and toast were doing on wimax and we look forward to their eventual success, but if you solicit donations in advance for specific work to be done, then they are no longer donations but compensation. Donations cannot have an "if" attached.
WTF .... dont the mods know they can lock a thread too? why delete everything?
if they remove one then remove then all, or change the rules
damn... so close too.. just gonna have to follow shinzul's tweets.
Related
I'm looking to buy a sgs2 and I just wanted to see if there was any specifically good place where everyone buys them for cheap.
all I know is T-Mobile stores or calling customer service
thanks in advance
You can try Walmart stores. They will definitely be less than TMobile if they have them available. They don't have a restocking fee and have a 14 day return period. Also, Amazon is a good choice as well and will typically be less expensive if they have it in stock - http://wireless.amazon.com
Hope this helps.
Wireless Advocates inside Staples or Costco will have them on sale tomorrow and friday for only $179.99 +tax. So around $195 out the door!
Are those upgrade or new line prices?
I just checked Wal-Mart.com and they had it for 149.99 but it was for new T-Mobile customers. Upgrade was 199.99
I got mine from T-mo customer care.
Here is my price for upgrade.
Retail price $350.27 including sales tax, shipping, upgrade fee
minus 250.00 phone credit
Up front cost 100.27
minus 50.00 mail-in rebate (I'm not sure whether I will get it eventually or not)
Total cost $ 50.27
Besides, I got android preferred unlimited web for $20 monthly.
They charged me for UPS ground shipping, but actually they shipped it with UPS 3-day select. That was cool too!!
I think customer care is the best place if you are a long-time customer for them.
I've been with them for 6+ years.
xianzai2000 said:
I got mine from T-mo customer care.
Here is my price for upgrade.
Retail price $350.27 including sales tax, shipping, upgrade fee
minus 250.00 phone credit
Up front cost 100.27
minus 50.00 mail-in rebate (I'm not sure whether I will get it eventually or not)
Total cost $ 50.27
Besides, I got android preferred unlimited web for $20 monthly.
They charged me for UPS ground shipping, but actually they shipped it with UPS 3-day select. That was cool too!!
I think customer care is the best place if you are a long-time customer for them.
I've been with them for 6+ years.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. Upfront is $529 - $250 makes it $279 - 50mir. Makes the phone $229.
Side note: Wal-Mart in the midwest still doesn't have them in stock.
I was wondering the same thing. I was checking out Amazon, but it's asking me what kind of data do I want, I already have it and it's cheaper so how would I go about overwriting that.
Can I just buy the phone w/o selecting what data I want?
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
Sams is selling also, but hasn't gotten them in stores yet :/ Definitely going to check out stapples and costco tomorrow!
I have them for $199.99 upgrade and $179.99 for new contract. $9.99 for standard shipping and.next business day shipped for $19.99. Pm me for details and email.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA Premium App
Also check Wirefly if you are in CA. They do not charge sales tax (note it is based on the full price of the phone so around $50). They had a free activation last week but that is over now. If you have a BOA debit/credit card you can look for the additup.bankofamerica.com promo with Wirefly for an extra $50. Last I checked WF was selling new phones for $179 and upgrades for $199. Upgrades are hassle free on their website and allows you to keep grandfathered plans w/o calling a rep. Also can do single lines of a family plan.
If u have a fry's electronics around go there. They also price match. They were advertising for $250 but when the rep checked my total with the $18 upgrade fee was $158!!
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
I would always go with TMO stores. They seem to be the easiest to deal with if there any problems with the phone. Nothing better than being able to walk into a store and get an exchange on the spot.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
It really all depends on how much you want to save versus convenience. For me, I'd rather save the extra $$$ and deal with return delays/wait if need be. I've ordered my last 2 phones through Amazon and never had any problems. Shipping was quick and free and the second phone needed an RMA which was all done free. Only hassle was being without a phone for a few days, but that's what backups are for and one of the reasons I am with T-Mo so I can just swap a sim card into another phone.
On the whole I'd prefer the T-Mo store too because they will give best service and of course if you need to return it's the least hassle and delay, but I don't want to pay $279 + tax and have to deal with a mail-in rebate when I can just order it online for $199 w/no tax and free shipping and no rebates to deal with.
Here it is
www.wirelessmarketplus.com
pm me details if you want access
[email protected]
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA Premium App
Locksmith81 said:
Here it is
www.wirelessmarketplus.com
pm me details if you want access
[email protected]
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you, I mean they, sell without contract?
I just walked into my local Walmart and bought it on upgrade for $199. So far love it.......
turbodroid said:
I just walked into my local Walmart and bought it on upgrade for $199. So far love it.......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Walmart stores now have them?
If you add a line you can buy it today from the Tmobile web site for $129.
http://www.t-mobile.com/
Sams -Club. $189 no upgrade fee.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
ransz28 said:
Sams -Club. $189 no upgrade fee.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you bought the phone off contract for $189?
Cheapest place to buy via upgrade for Sprint???
I'm looking at Costco and it's currently $199.99 with $25 MIR (Free activation+shipping). The thing I have to consider is that I'm going to be using another phone line to upgrade, then putting it on my line. At some places (Letstalk.com, Amazon.com) they charge a separate ETF if that happens. So far, Bestbuy, Radioshack, and Costco are the only ones that'll allow me to do that with an upgrade ETF free.
Ascertion said:
Cheapest place to buy via upgrade for Sprint???
I'm looking at Costco and it's currently $199.99 with $25 MIR (Free activation+shipping). The thing I have to consider is that I'm going to be using another phone line to upgrade, then putting it on my line. At some places (Letstalk.com, Amazon.com) they charge a separate ETF if that happens. So far, Bestbuy, Radioshack, and Costco are the only ones that'll allow me to do that with an upgrade ETF free.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wirefly Friends and Family as far as I can tell. $149.99 with free shipping and $10 google wallet credit. I don't plan on an ETF.
thebrokn said:
Wirefly Friends and Family as far as I can tell. $149.99 with free shipping and $10 google wallet credit. I don't plan on an ETF.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think wire fly charges an etf if u switch lines in the first 6 months.
There is already an Official Sprint ordering thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694875
Thread closed.
This looks to be the best deal right now on an out of contract purchase:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Optimus-G-...r=1-1&keywords=B00COPRHT6&tag=thelinactsho-20
That's pretty amazing considering what you get and beats AT&T's non-contract price by $25.
I don't know what you're smoking but AT&T's no contract price is $440 at their store. With my local tax, it's $473 out the door. If that's too much, I can goto Costco and get it for $98 out the door on 2 year contract, pay the ETF of $325 and I'll still end up with a contract free phone for $423.
cproaudio said:
I don't know what you're smoking but AT&T's no contract price is $440 at their store. With my local tax, it's $473 out the door. If that's too much, I can goto Costco and get it for $98 out the door on 2 year contract, pay the ETF of $325 and I'll still end up with a contract free phone for $423.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was a one day deal off contract for $414. Amazon raised the price so it wouldn't make a lot of sense to even consider buying it from them now.
jdk2 said:
It was a one day deal off contract for $414. Amazon raised the price so it wouldn't make a lot of sense to even consider buying it from them now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You should have noted that it's a 1 day deal to avoid the confusion. Amazon now charges sales tax so even at $414+sales tax, it still costs more if bought through costco then pay the ETF.
cproaudio said:
You should have noted that it's a 1 day deal to avoid the confusion. Amazon now charges sales tax so even at $414+sales tax, it still costs more if bought through costco then pay the ETF.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Give me a break. If you don't like the title of the thread, report it. I'm not a news writer or ad executive.
cproaudio said:
You should have noted that it's a 1 day deal to avoid the confusion. Amazon now charges sales tax so even at $414+sales tax, it still costs more if bought through costco then pay the ETF.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was just a heads up on a good deal, if u don't like the deal than don't worry about it. By the way, I just bought something from Amazon yesterday and was not charged sales tax.
sent from my OG PRO using tapatalk 4
I was not charged sales tax either and I got this phone on the one day sale for 423 that included 8$ Saturday shipping,. Awesome deal, especially if you like to avoid at&t like me.
Sent from my LG-E980 using xda app-developers app
Crap..Wish I had know before hand this was a one day sale.
I was at my local Costco today and noticed the VZW price was down to $79 So if you've picked yours up there roll in for a $75ish price adjustment. You will need your ORIGINAL receipt in order get it.
For anyone holding out that means that the Costco price is now lower than BestBuy price since BB charges tax on retail price not out of pocket price like Costco.
Denver tax rate
BB 50+(650*.085) = 105.25
Costco 80+(150*.085) = 92.75
edit: costco tax adjusted. Is based off price of 150 not 80
sabindaman said:
I was at my local Costco today and noticed the VZW price was down to $79 So if you've picked yours up there roll in for a $75ish price adjustment. You will need your ORIGINAL receipt in order get it.
For anyone holding out that means that the Costco price is now lower than BestBuy price since BB charges tax on retail price not out of pocket price like Costco.
Denver tax rate
BB 50+(650*.085) = 105.25
Costco 80+(80*.085) = 86.80
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now only if costco had the pull to allow people to upgrade and keep unlimited data....
MajikUF said:
Now only if costco had the pull to allow people to upgrade and keep unlimited data....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They can. You just have to make sure the person knows the method to do it.
sabindaman said:
They can. You just have to make sure the person knows the method to do it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Besides adding a second line and updating it? I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that I'm going to pay full price for my next phone.
A lot of people should consider the gas too. I have a Best Buy 5 minutes away. Costco is a 25-30 minute drive if theres no traffic. With my big ole V8, it'd cost more in gas than it's worth
Sent from my HTC One.
I only paid 53.99 total at Best Buy...
Sent from my Blue HTC One
Also consider that for new lines Costco reimburses activation fees, a $35 rebate. Not to mention they give an accessory bonus pack, with car charger, generic case, and screen protectors. Give or take a $30 value. Work there part time ;')
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Is the full tax a local thing? I paid $92 total for Phone+ Screen protector and case +tax. (both were $25 each but BB has a bundle for $35)
I'm pretty sure I didn't pay full tax on the device. I live in FL btw, if that matters..
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using xda app-developers app
AllenConder said:
Is the full tax a local thing? I paid $92 total for Phone+ Screen protector and case +tax. (both were $25 each but BB has a bundle for $35)
I'm pretty sure I didn't pay full tax on the device. I live in FL btw, if that matters..
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The full tax is a state thing. In Ca. you pay full tax on the retail price.
At Costco, there is no retail price so you pay based on what they sell.
I was thinking about going to Costco and getting the phone, then after 14 days cancel and pay the ETF.
Sill cheaper than going into Verizon and paying full price.
$100+tax+$320+15days service = ~$475-500.
Almost $200 cheaper than I would pay at full retail.
I only payed $3.74 at best buy.
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk 4
If I've helped, please hit the thanks button
Thanks for posting this. Just got $70 back on a price adjustment.
I see that i was charged $299.99 which means no taxes was added. Did anyone else see this?
nah i was charged full amount... 699 plus 48 bucks tax
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
$733.49
299 plus tax BTM
$299 minus $239.00 in best buy credit for tradeins.
$299 - $200 trade in - $50 extra trade in value promo
$299 + 43 tax - $200 trade in - $25 (left over on the $50) so around 113. Of course version will add another $30 (which I can't figure out i mean isn't this the same as saying the upgrade price is $329 ?)