Titles says it all Ive had lots of fun in this forum for cmda nexus...But after problem with problem through tech support and no 4g coverage,After fighting for months Verizon finally let me loose without termination fees...I went to T-mobile and got the Samsung galaxy s2...everyone i met on here rocks and thank you for all the support with this community..Ive learned so much from speaking with you all and researching the threads...ill still be here but in different thread..so far i cannot believe the speed packed into this phone it amazes me..
Good luck with new phone. If its the exynos version ive no doubt its fast, just cant go back to low rez screens.
Just post in here anyway
I've owned the T-Mobile gs2 and its not a bad phone. As fast as the nexus and I miss my 20mbps/second download speed. Good phonen enjoy!
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biffsmash said:
Good luck with new phone. If its the exynos version ive no doubt its fast, just cant go back to low rez screens.
Just post in here anyway
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T-Mo GS2 does not have an exynos processor. They are not compatible with LTE yet.
Yeah, the only problem I would have with T-mobile is they abandon Android support (updates) very quickly with their Samsung phones.
Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (released July 15 2010). Abandoned software update right after long delay even released 2.2 in late Jan 2011. So you are talking about a 6 month window of actual software update support.
And the Galaxy S Vibrant was considered a flagship phone with T-mobile.
Behold 2....enough said.
Sure, you can install your own roms etc. But that's not the point. It's on T-mobile and Samsung to support their Android phones.
While the S2 on T-mobile has the Qualcomm process and it's fast enough. The real reason to get it is because it supports ATT 3G bands in addition to Tmobile's AWS bands.
Other than that, enjoy the S2 on T-mobile. Maybe you should have waited till tomorrow (Feb 11th) when T-mobile has the S2 for free (with mail in rebate) on 2 year contract.
The next US president will be relected/elected by the time you see an official ice cream sandwich update on the tmobile branded S2.
Sorry it didn't work out for you. Good luck with your new phone!
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shouldve just bought the GSM version of the galaxy nexus.
andy2na said:
shouldve just bought the GSM version of the galaxy nexus.
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Thats what i was thinking. SGS2 is a good phone but its sort of equal to the support of the CDMA nexus. Devs are leaving or getting kicked out left and right. Been back and forth between the SGS2 and the Nexus in the past 2 months. Think im gonna just stay with the Nexus. Good luck with your new phone. Enjoy.
http://androidandme.com/2012/02/dev...veil-t-mobiles-plans-to-sell-the-galaxy-nexus
hmmm
Good luck with your new phone, I had the tmo sgs2, its a decent phone.. but the support is gone, so sad.
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I am very happy with the GSM version. If I were you, I would have got the GSM GN. I cannot stand the low resolution anymore.
andy2na said:
shouldve just bought the GSM version of the galaxy nexus.
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Seriously. Sounds like OP's issues were with Verizon, not the GNex. Can get an unlocked one for a solid price nowadays.
The SGSII is great but the screen res is getting pretty damn low to be buying one in February 2012.
andy2na said:
http://androidandme.com/2012/02/dev...veil-t-mobiles-plans-to-sell-the-galaxy-nexus
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Pretty easily can just be unlocked version on T-Mobile... Wouldn't read too much into that one.
andy2na said:
shouldve just bought the GSM version of the galaxy nexus.
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qft
Before switching to AT&T over the image compression issue, my GSM Galaxy Nexus worked wonderfully on T-Mobile's network.
Except for, you know, all of the JPEGs on the internet being compressed so badly they looked like amorphous blobs of color banding and compression artifacts.
Which is why I switched, since now I'm paying $30 more per month... but to be honest, I'll happily pay $30 more a month to not have my internet connection screwed with.
I would love to get an unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus, but I can't find one for a decent price.
What is the going rate for this phone right now? Where can I get the best price?
martonikaj said:
Seriously. Sounds like OP's issues were with Verizon, not the GNex. Can get an unlocked one for a solid price nowadays.
The SGSII is great but the screen res is getting pretty damn low to be buying one in February 2012.
Pretty easily can just be unlocked version on T-Mobile... Wouldn't read too much into that one.
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I would love to get an unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus, but I can't find one for a decent price.
What is the going rate for this phone right now? Where can I get the best price?
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Amazon has the best price around I've seen for an unlocked GSM version.
Negri has the best price and offers warranty up to one year. Amazon doesn't offer warranty, depending on the seller's.
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Tarzanman said:
I would love to get an unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus, but I can't find one for a decent price.
What is the going rate for this phone right now? Where can I get the best price?
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$595.50 shipped from Negri Electronics. https://negrielectronics.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=i9250&x=0&y=0&order=relevance&dir=desc
You can get the Canadian version which isn't yakju, but you can flash to yakju in about 5min. Or you can order the $622.50 one and have a higher chance it comes with yakju (wouldn't waste my time with that).
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Amazon has the best price around I've seen for an unlocked GSM version.
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Not true.
zephiK said:
Negri has the best price and offers warranty up to one year. Amazon doesn't offer warranty, depending on the seller's.
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This! Don't trust some random Amazon seller, when you can go with a reputable US importer that offers warranty help. You can even checkout with Amazon or Google to get buyer protection.
$600 is still too rich for my blood. The problem is that this phone is a want and not a need :-/
I am off-contract with T-mobile paying ~$70 a month using a Vibrant running Bionix 1.3.1
I'm a little upset about how Google/Samsung f-ed up the release of this device (exclusivity with Verizon and no viable method other than importing for a UMTS version).
It is difficult to understand how a kickback from Verizon makes up for their lost sales with other carriers.
Galaxy S II's are available in the low 400's. I understand that the Galaxy Nexus is a little nicer, but I could justify a ~$400 purchase by selling my old Vibrant.
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$600 is still too rich for my blood. The problem is that this phone is a want and not a need :-/
I am off-contract with T-mobile paying ~$70 a month using a Vibrant running Bionix 1.3.1
I'm a little upset about how Google/Samsung f-ed up the release of this device (exclusivity with Verizon and no viable method other than importing for a UMTS version).
It is difficult to understand how a kickback from Verizon makes up for their lost sales with other carriers.
Galaxy S II's are available in the low 400's. I understand that the Galaxy Nexus is a little nicer, but I could justify a ~$400 purchase by selling my old Vibrant.
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It does suck, but even if it was sold directly by T-Mobile or Best Buy or whomever, the cheapest it'd be retail is probably $529 + tax. So you're almost to $600 there anyways. Since you're off contract you're buying full price either way. If you really want the phone then buy it. Only you know how much $$ its worth to you though.
If you choose to buy a SGSII for $400 ish, then you're just guaranteeing you're upgrading to your next device sooner than if you bought the Galaxy Nexus because the SGSII is older. You're just paying now or paying later. Again, personal choice.
What Google should of done was do their Verizon thing but also offer the Galaxy Nexus (GSM Unlocked) via their website kind of like how the Nexus One did it (minus a CDMA version of Nexus One).
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Or should I just buy it at full price unlocked. I heard an "AT&T" version passed through the FCC but 1. Is that really an AT&T version? Some people said it may be some Canadian or Australian carrier. and 2. It may just never come out anyway. I'd just be pissed if I paid $750 then it comes to AT&T and I could've saved $500. You think there's actually a chance of it coming to AT&T (this decade)? What would you do in this situation?
It probably is coming to AT&T according to the latest FCC filings. http://www.techieinsider.com/news/12988
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Or should I just buy it at full price unlocked. I heard an "AT&T" version passed through the FCC but 1. Is that really an AT&T version? Some people said it may be some Canadian or Australian carrier. and 2. It may just never come out anyway. I'd just be pissed if I paid $750 then it comes to AT&T and I could've saved $500. You think there's actually a chance of it coming to AT&T (this decade)? What would you do in this situation?
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You should be able to get a better plan if you use a unlocked phone. At least I did with t-mobile.
FWIW I talked to some guys at a corporate location and they do not think AT&T will be picking up the Nexus.
They said they've haven't heard any rumors/rumblings internally of any kind about getting it and that they've never carried a Nexus before and don't see why this one would be any different.
:/ Just relaying about inquiring about it. I went ahead and got a intl. unlock myself.
AT&T stores never carried a Nexus phone, but customers could get a subsidized Nexus S for AT&T from Best Buy.
Just grab one an enjoy. Live a little.
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Or should I just buy it at full price unlocked. I heard an "AT&T" version passed through the FCC but 1. Is that really an AT&T version? Some people said it may be some Canadian or Australian carrier. and 2. It may just never come out anyway. I'd just be pissed if I paid $750 then it comes to AT&T and I could've saved $500. You think there's actually a chance of it coming to AT&T (this decade)? What would you do in this situation?
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If you have the money I'd just buy it outright. Especially if when it comes to AT&T you'll be buying it full price anyways. You won't be saving that much and you'll be able to have the phone now, which is worth something for sure.
I don't know about later on, but AT&T definitely isn't getting this phone before the end of the year. It's all Verizon right now. So even if you're sure its coming to AT&T (who knows?) you can still buy it now knowing you're getting it months earlier.
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If you have the money I'd just buy it outright. Especially if when it comes to AT&T you'll be buying it full price anyways. You won't be saving that much and you'll be able to have the phone now, which is worth something for sure.
I don't know about later on, but AT&T definitely isn't getting this phone before the end of the year. It's all Verizon right now. So even if you're sure its coming to AT&T (who knows?) you can still buy it now knowing you're getting it months earlier.
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I mean I'd buy it subsidized off AT&T and it'd probably be like $300 at most. This is a really tough decision.
I ended up using my upgrade to get an HTC Vivid for $75 then sold it for $400 and just put the $325 profit toward the Nexus. I'd say just go for it. This phone is a beast.
buy it now. save your upgrade. dont sign a contract. in 6 months+ when something better comes out, cuz you know it will, you will still have your upgrade.
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It probably is coming to AT&T according to the latest FCC filings. [/QUOTE]
Wrong. That one is also a...his year and that is a Bell Canada exclusive.
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buy it now. save your upgrade. dont sign a contract. in 6 months+ when something better comes out, cuz you know it will, you will still have your upgrade.
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thats what i did. I'll use my upgrade on the next big lte phone
The FCC doesn't approve devices for Canada and Australia.
The device that passed doesn't have the 900 Mhz, which has been causing problems on the unlocked GSM phone.. So that's one reason to wait for it. Another is if it does in fact come officially to AT&T, the price will drop significantly. Also, buying devices on the grey market is not for the faint of heart, I've got a Nexus S with the search button bug and Negri/Samsung/Google don't care because they don't have to.
In all likelihood you will see a late January/early February release of this phone and smart money is waiting
I'm on at&t as well and am waiting for one of 2 things. Either for it to come to at&t directly or for a significant price drop. I don't have a problem picking up the international version because when you turn around and sell it you'll likely get more since it can be used on any gsm carrier. The one major thing i'm waiting to find out though is if there are any plans to release a 32gb gsm version.
I didn't want to wait for the "next" big phone, so I just found the most expensive/free phone on at&t, used my upgrade to get it, then sold the phone on ebay...I picked up the HTC Titan for free at Best Buy on Cyber Monday, sold it for ~$500 and now have the Nexus Galaxy for cool $250 (what it would probably cost if it ever came to at&t).
...additionally I am selling my Nexus S and hoping to get a couple hundred and making the NG almost free.
Anyways, if you have an upgrade and don't mind the contract, just get the best deal on a phone you can sell...it's the only way I could have ever afforded my original N1, my i9020A NS and now GS.
crachel said:
The FCC doesn't approve devices for Canada and Australia.
The device that passed doesn't have the 900 Mhz, which has been causing problems on the unlocked GSM phone.. So that's one reason to wait for it. Another is if it does in fact come officially to AT&T, the price will drop significantly. Also, buying devices on the grey market is not for the faint of heart, I've got a Nexus S with the search button bug and Negri/Samsung/Google don't care because they don't have to.
In all likelihood you will see a late January/early February release of this phone and smart money is waiting
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You're actually wrong. The FCC checks all devices that could be used in the US. i9000t https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=1303821
i9100t http://pocketnow.com/android/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-passes-fcc-muster
i9250m https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=1586317
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19919999
19000T and i9100T went to Telus/Rogers in Canada and the i9250m went to Bell Canada. i9250m was the first GSN to pass the FCC and it's on sale this week exclusively from Virgin Mobile/Bell Canada.
I thought the same for rogers... paid way too much for mine. Couldn't care less... best purchase of 2011 for me personally.
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crachel said:
The FCC doesn't approve devices for Canada and Australia.
The device that passed doesn't have the 900 Mhz, which has been causing problems on the unlocked GSM phone.. So that's one reason to wait for it. Another is if it does in fact come officially to AT&T, the price will drop significantly. Also, buying devices on the grey market is not for the faint of heart, I've got a Nexus S with the search button bug and Negri/Samsung/Google don't care because they don't have to.
In all likelihood you will see a late January/early February release of this phone and smart money is waiting
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The FCC reviews any device that could be used in the US.
Also, the volume "bug" is tied to 900mhz, but even if your device has the 900mhz frequency enabled in the hardware, it has nothing to do with whether or not you'll experience the bug. The problem arises when you actually use 900mhz. So even those of you who imported a GN to the US have 900mhz hardware, you're never going to use it on AT&T (850mhz) or T-mobile (1800).
I'm on AT&T and my Galaxy Nexus just arrived at my house from Expansys today.
I'm glad I went ahead and got it though it was well worth it now that I have it in my hands.
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It absolutely blows my mind every day that goes by and we dont hear anything about the hspa+ galaxy nexus being offered from tmo.
with the popularity of the nexus one and nexus s I find it soo hard to believe that the only way us tmo users can get one is to spend $700+ by shipping one overseas.
plus knowing that most reviewers recieved a galaxy nexus with a tmo simcard in it, the [email protected] review phones came with a tmo simcard. and tmo hasnt said one freaking word about it.
I have my money for it waiting but my patience is slipping away. bought a galaxy s 2 from tmo and loved it but got down to the last day of the 14 day return period and got spooked cause some speculation hit the news about the galaxy nexus hitting our shores. but that didnt happen so im fighting the urge to call one of the craigsL sellers and pick up another new galaxy s 2 for $380. just so disgested everytime i load up the tmonews site and nothing has been whispered about tmo dropped a rumered release date.
anyone else here feel this way?
was thinking the same thing, but i just ordered over the weekend.
i'm not going to wait for tmobile to carry it.
at least with the penta band, if att does indeed acquire tmobile, i'll be good to go.
I felt that way, then I just bought one. Verizon locked exclusivity for 60 days or so and it is only $50 more to buy it overseas than from T-Mobile outright. (If the phone is priced like Verizon's version)
The only downside is that nobody has screen protectors in my locality yet. The T-mobile reps sure loved seeing the phone though.
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diablos991 said:
I felt that way, then I just bought one. Verizon locked exclusivity for 60 days or so and it is only $50 more to buy it overseas than from T-Mobile outright. (If the phone is priced like Verizon's version)
The only downside is that nobody has screen protectors in my locality yet. The T-mobile reps sure loved seeing the phone though.
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Verizon Stores do. Just go there and get one.
diablos991 said:
I felt that way, then I just bought one. Verizon locked exclusivity for 60 days or so and it is only $50 more to buy it overseas than from T-Mobile outright. (If the phone is priced like Verizon's version)
The only downside is that nobody has screen protectors in my locality yet. The T-mobile reps sure loved seeing the phone though.
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I wonder when Verizon's exclusivity clause ends for the GN?
I'm just guessing here, but with an exclusivity, I would think the other carriers are not allowed to go bragging that they'll have it in XX days.
Or maybe they aren't going to carry it at all. I've been with TMO for a while, and I get the feeling that they just dont give a **** anymore
note: no facts were used in the previous statements.
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Verizon Stores do. Just go there and get one.
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I tried that over the weekend and nobody had any they were willing to sell me. I will just pick one up in a week or so.
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predation said:
was thinking the same thing, but i just ordered over the weekend.
i'm not going to wait for tmobile to carry it.
at least with the penta band, if att does indeed acquire tmobile, i'll be good to go.
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ATT is switching to LTE so you are not really gonna be "good to go"
predation said:
was thinking the same thing, but i just ordered over the weekend.
i'm not going to wait for tmobile to carry it.
at least with the penta band, if att does indeed acquire tmobile, i'll be good to go.
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At&t won't pick up T-Mobile anyways.
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ksnexusone said:
I find it soo hard to believe that the only way us tmo users can get one is to spend $700+ by shipping one overseas.
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Completely untrue! Give me $700 and I'll ship you one from Canada, no seas involved
so i could but one from canada right now for cheaper than overseas?
Sell your phone, save up your money
kolyan said:
ATT is switching to LTE so you are not really gonna be "good to go"
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i'll still be able to use their network even though i won't get LTE speeds.
i don't expect to get onto the LTE train for a while anways.
i don't need crazy fast speeds...
diablos991 said:
I felt that way, then I just bought one. Verizon locked exclusivity for 60 days or so and it is only $50 more to buy it overseas than from T-Mobile outright. (If the phone is priced like Verizon's version)
The only downside is that nobody has screen protectors in my locality yet. The T-mobile reps sure loved seeing the phone though.
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Just order the Zagg for it. www.zagg.com
T mobile won't advertise as it only benefits Verizon for now.
Shouldn't matter that much on T-Mobile anyway since you are given the option of not paying for a phone subsidy. So the only premium you end up paying is for importing it. If you're not on a value/even more plus plan, switch and just buy the phone.
My $0.02
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HideYoKids said:
Completely untrue! Give me $700 and I'll ship you one from Canada, no seas involved
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u Canadians get it so cheap, u should be selling for 300-350 bucks to ur next door brothers
kolyan said:
u Canadians get it so cheap, u should be selling for 300-350 bucks to ur next door brothers
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They get it that cheap because they sign three year contracts..
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kolyan said:
ATT is switching to LTE so you are not really gonna be "good to go"
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Not really, even if T-Mobile is acquired by ATT, which it won't, ATT will keep the T-Mobile cell towers running, these towers are very expensive. I don't think current T-mobile users with 1700mhz ban phone will lose their HSPA over night in that scenario. Besides ATT have 3G and LTE plans, Nexus users can still use the 3G plan. I personally don't think its detrimental in the case you can't stream HD video of Justin Bebier at 20mbps with your Nexus, while 6mbps could get you by. Either way you are getting your chains yanked since you don't save any money opting for the slower 3G speed from their data plan.
joshnichols189 said:
They get it that cheap because they sign three year contracts..
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I feel for them. By the time they can finally upgrade phone after 3 years, their devices would be obsolete and the operating system in their phone would be two version behind.
Are Canada galaxy nexus pentaband also?
Just curious , I'm so anxious to get this phone , would be nice to see a release date at least you know . The phone came out today at best buy and it kills me to see that it is exclusively for Verizon I was so sure that when this phone was going to come out that it would go to T-Mobile first
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ask here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1336
Not here...
how long did it take them for the NS?
donsh00tmesanta said:
how long did it take them for the NS?
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NS launched on T-Mobile, so it was the first carrier to fully have the NS.
It is rumored that Verizon has exclusivity rights to Galaxy Nexus within the states. Its exclusivity time is unknown.
Galaxy Nexus is a pretty amazing device overall. Been using it the past few days.
how long did it take other carriers to carry it?
All you gotta do is buy a GSM Galaxy Nexus. It's pentaband so it should work fine on T-Mobile networks.
But youre gonna pay.....a LOT.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
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All you gotta do is buy a GSM Galaxy Nexus. It's pentaband so it should work fine on T-Mobile networks.
But youre gonna pay.....a LOT.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
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It's a little cheaper on Newegg (and more reputable site): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176322
Would like to know this also...
if you are savvy about searching this forum both expansys and negri have coupon codes that take it down to $690 & $685 respectively
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It's a little cheaper on Newegg (and more reputable site): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176322
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Expansys & Negri are pretty reputable.
I got mines from Negri for using the promotion code "vzsucks" (might of had expired by now) but you can try. Ships out of Las Vegas, NV.
Expansys I believe ships out from Chicago, IL.
Newegg ships from: New Jersey, California, or Tenn. (Unsure which one it is for the GN)
Got mine from negri, and I am with T-Mobile. Its great a little expensive but well worth it in my opinion. Honestly, I got some sort of a twisted satisfaction knowing that I had it before Verizon assholes got it.. haha. I was upset that it went to Verizon.
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Got mine from negri, and I am with T-Mobile. Its great a little expensive but well worth it in my opinion. Honestly, I got some sort of a twisted satisfaction knowing that I had it before Verizon assholes got it.. haha. I was upset that it went to Verizon.
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Same here, I was like ughhhh! the phone isn't as cool because other people will have it now.
But matter fact, I still have the smiles knowing mines says "Google" instead of "Verizon 4G LTE" on it
zephiK said:
Same here, I was like ughhhh! the phone isn't as cool because other people will have it now.
But matter fact, I still have the smiles knowing mines says "Google" instead of "Verizon 4G LTE" on it
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Agreed. I went into a Verizon store the day after getting it like 2 weeks ago and pulled it out in front of them. They were amazed, I almost nut my pants.
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brian6685 said:
Agreed. I went into a Verizon store the day after getting it like 2 weeks ago and pulled it out in front of them. They were amazed, I almost nut my pants.
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lol tease.. I wonder if the weight differences between the GSM and CDMA version are even noticeable in the hand
AnthonyAldrete said:
Just curious , I'm so anxious to get this phone , would be nice to see a release date at least you know . The phone came out today at best buy and it kills me to see that it is exclusively for Verizon I was so sure that when this phone was going to come out that it would go to T-Mobile first
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Nobody has any indication whatsoever that this phone is coming to T-Mobile officially. Honestly considering that the VZW version just came out yesterday, i wouldn't be holding my breath on a T-Mo announcement any time soon.
zephiK said:
Same here, I was like ughhhh! the phone isn't as cool because other people will have it now.
But matter fact, I still have the smiles knowing mines says "Google" instead of "Verizon 4G LTE" on it
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It wasn't going to last forever. Can't make a bunch of money without making a bunch of phones.
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Honestly just buy the GSM version! I just did and can't wait for it to arrive!
With the Verizon device already down to $150 with a new two-year contract through Amazon Wireless, wonder if that will have any impact on whether a cheaper US version of the GSM Galaxy Nexus gets sold here. Maybe the only option will be to buy an imported GSM device. How soon before the import cost comes down to somewhere less than $600? When the quad core phones come out in the spring?
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With the Verizon device already down to $150 with a new two-year contract through Amazon Wireless, wonder if that will have any impact on whether a cheaper US version of the GSM Galaxy Nexus gets sold here. Maybe the only option will be to buy an imported GSM device. How soon before the import cost comes down to somewhere less than $600? When the quad core phones come out in the spring?
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Amazon Wireless (and similar outlets) are selling brand new phones for around 1/2 their carrier price all the time. They're not discounting because of low demand, it actually makes sense for them to sell at that price. They get new contracts and extra ETFs out of it. It has nothing to do with the price of the GSM version or the version coming to the USA. Verizon has a set exclusivity time, and that contract between VZW and Google isn't going to change based on price.
I don't know how long it'll take for the import price to come down under $600, but it'll definitely be a little while. I bet you'll see it in the low $600's, but under $600 is damn cheap.
just get one imported.. or do like i did and get one in your city. i'm using it on t-mobile and everything works great! 4G/3G with better service than any other phone i've had. Yes!
Hi guys!
I want to buy a new phone now. Currently I have a nexus s.And is the best phone that I had ever. I like the support that it have and to many choices that I have with Roms.
What is better now to buy a Galaxy Nexus or should I wait for Htc One X or Galaxy SIII?
Question really is. Do you like stock android, sense or touchwiz? And I think you already answered your question.
Well if u do end up getting a GN deal alert got the GN for 529.99 on both colors for 24 hour sale ....check it out maybe that will help ur decision
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I'm along with what the other user said ... if you like HTC Sense get the HTC One Series.. if you like Touchwiz stay with the Galaxy S line
Don't get a GS3 or HTC One and ask for AOSP ICS roms
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that's too easy, Galaxy Nexus of course!
YoungAceAtlanta said:
I'm along with what the other user said ... if you like HTC Sense get the HTC One Series.. if you like Touchwiz stay with the Galaxy S line
Don't get a GS3 or HTC One and ask for AOSP ICS roms
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This, other than screen choices Hardware wasn't a big deal breaker for me. I want the AOSP feel. I came for a Samsung Infuse 4g. I was tired of waiting around for development. When I was shopping for a new phone I checked out phones the the AT&T GSII, Skyrocket, ect. Sure they had some development, but not too much. So instead of getting another phone where I'd be at the mercy of Samsung and AT&T to get Rom updates. So I made the best decision ever for a phone. I bought me a Galaxy Nexus. Now I don't think I will ever not own a Nexus series phone.
Since you stated you already have a Nexus S, I bet it will be hard for you to got to anything else that will be locked down and skinned. You will probably have withdraws pretty quickly.
In short, unless you are all about the latest and greatest hardware then get a GN, or wait a year for the next Nexus phone.
Yeah I remember when I had a Nexus One and left it for a HTC Sense Device. I mean the Hero and Evo had a lot of development but its nothing like having international users which means more development than just people who have ATT or sprint etc.
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You can't compare the device available now to future technology. LOL.
Future phones are always better, at least in terms of specs, so there's no end to the wait. Also, you could never have THE best phone.
PS. If you love the Nexus family then you will love GNex.
I don't mean to intrude on this topic but I am also wondering the same thing, except I'm coming from a Samsung vibrant and I can't seem to choose whether I want to get the Verizon nexus or buy a GSM nexus. Switching carriers isn't a big deal to me. Both seem to have their ups and downs. Some input would really help me decide. Thanks and sorry for hijacking your topic lol I just figured it'd be better than starting a new topic.
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DontJoinTheDarkSide said:
I don't mean to intrude on this topic but I am also wondering the same thing, except I'm coming from a Samsung vibrant and I can't seem to choose whether I want to get the Verizon nexus or buy a GSM nexus. Switching carriers isn't a big deal to me. Both seem to have their ups and downs. Some input would really help me decide. Thanks and sorry for hijacking your topic lol I just figured it'd be better than starting a new topic.
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It really depends on you and your lifestyle. Like do you travel abroad a lot or do do you hate Verizon (lol)?
If you are in the country most of the time then I don't see why you would go through the trouble of getting an unlocked GSM GNex. They are essentially the same when it comes to end user experience.
DontJoinTheDarkSide said:
I don't mean to intrude on this topic but I am also wondering the same thing, except I'm coming from a Samsung vibrant and I can't seem to choose whether I want to get the Verizon nexus or buy a GSM nexus. Switching carriers isn't a big deal to me. Both seem to have their ups and downs. Some input would really help me decide. Thanks and sorry for hijacking your topic lol I just figured it'd be better than starting a new topic.
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I say get the GSM nexus.. well that's because I'm on ATT. And I travel a lot.. VZW pretty much a dead outside the States.. the only thing that sucks is no one sells accessories for the GSM version where I live .. and If it breaks or stop working att can't replace it
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What device you get really depends on what you want. With the Galaxy Nexus the hardware might not be as good as other devices, it is miles ahead as far a software goes considering the open nature and dev support. If you don't plan on taking advantage of that and are more concerned with hardware, then get something else. I was tempted by the hardware and went to the G2x and then the GS2, I came back to the Nexus line. I missed the customization I had with my G1 and Nexus One.
While the Galaxy Nexus may be a little behind as far a hardware, but is by no means poor. But with the open software and available drivers, the software is way ahead of other phones.
well lets see the reason I'm debating about the two is this:
Verizon Nexus:
Pros: Service overall in Los Angeles is better. True LTE speeds. And 32gb built in versus the 16gb GSM version. Can get it for $100 on amazon.
Cons: stuck with Verizon and no chance of getting service outside of the US. Monthly bill would be $50 more expensive. And the whole android support issue about source?
GSM NEXUS:
Pros: can use on my $45 T-Mobile plan with 2gbs of data or switch to any GSM carrier I want. Development seems to not be stunted. Never had a problem with service.
CONS: $500 and no local hardware support in case of a problem. 16gb versus the 32gb version.
Lol I can't choose.
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DontJoinTheDarkSide said:
well lets see the reason I'm debating about the two is this:
Verizon Nexus:
Pros: Service overall in Los Angeles is better. True LTE speeds. And 32gb built in versus the 16gb GSM version. Can get it for $100 on amazon.
Cons: stuck with Verizon and no chance of getting service outside of the US. Monthly bill would be $50 more expensive. And the whole android support issue about source?
GSM NEXUS:
Pros: can use on my $45 T-Mobile plan with 2gbs of data or switch to any GSM carrier I want. Development seems to not be stunted. Never had a problem with service.
CONS: $500 and no local hardware support in case of a problem. 16gb versus the 32gb version.
Lol I can't choose.
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So if it costs $50 a month more on Verizon, with a minimum of 24 months is $1200, or $400 more once for the GSM. Not too tough a decision, though the 32GB would be nice.
DontJoinTheDarkSide said:
well lets see the reason I'm debating about the two is this:
Verizon Nexus:
Pros: Service overall in Los Angeles is better. True LTE speeds. And 32gb built in versus the 16gb GSM version. Can get it for $100 on amazon.
Cons: stuck with Verizon and no chance of getting service outside of the US. Monthly bill would be $50 more expensive. And the whole android support issue about source?
GSM NEXUS:
Pros: can use on my $45 T-Mobile plan with 2gbs of data or switch to any GSM carrier I want. Development seems to not be stunted. Never had a problem with service.
CONS: $500 and no local hardware support in case of a problem. 16gb versus the 32gb version.
Lol I can't choose.
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I would say go with verizon, cause if anything does happen to the phone you'll be covered. The service is great waaaaay better than T-mobile, yea the bill will be a lil higher but you get what you pay for, dependable service. The thing about the support issue is irrelevant, the Nexus(GSM or CDMA) will still be waaaay ahead of any other phone and will continue to get updates rather is be OTA or here at XDA(the dev support on here don't seem like it will die down anytime soon, so you have nothing to worry about with this phone)
If I could go back 3-4 months (or whatever it was) I wouldn't buy a Gnex today. I'm a little disappointed in the lack of fixes from google. We've been officially on 4.0.2 for almost the whole time, while they seem to cater to carrier phones more (verizon gnex).
I see no point in getting a nexus if google puts their phone 2nd to carrier demands. verizon gnex gets fixes and more attention. At this point there are newer and better phones coming out, and the appeal of getting ICS first is over, especially when google doesn't release updates.
It's not like the GS3 won't see CM and a plethora of AOSP roms. How many non aosp roms do we have?
I'd wait for the gs3 at this stage of the game. They are talking about a simultaneous world wide release.
Verizon is about the same as sprint price wise. Assuming you aren't stupid enough to pay $20 for testing when you already pay for data. Use Google voice for texting and grove IP to stretch out your minutes. Add a corporate discount and it might be cheaper.
TMobile is a true value carrier but their service can get pretty ****ty.
It don't matter what phone you get.. You only going to be king of your neighborhood/office for only a couple of months.. Then the next big thing is coming.. Hell people already talking about a Galaxy Nexus 2. Thats the thing that sucks about android.. its never one good phone..
You can: Get a VZW Nexus on contract for 2 years and be stuck.. and then have to pay full retail for the next big thing. (Which already seem like the HTC One and GS3) BUT! No one knows if VZW is going to get the Galaxy Nexus 2. or any HTC One device or even a GS3.. And even when the GS3 come out you wont be able to get it on a carrier to probly 3 months after international release
Or you can: Get the GSM Nexus and always sell it in the next few weeks or month (Since the Galaxy Nexus resell value is about $450-$600 on ebay for a used one)
Plus you can get a Pre-paid carrier like Tmo as the other user said n have ****ty service... or just use ATT or rogers w/e you use and save yourself the upgrade fees and signing a new contract
YoungAceAtlanta said:
It don't matter what phone you get.. You only going to be king of your neighborhood/office for only a couple of months.. Then the next big thing is coming.. Hell people already talking about a Galaxy Nexus 2. Thats the thing that sucks about android.. its never one good phone..
You can: Get a VZW Nexus on contract for 2 years and be stuck.. and then have to pay full retail for the next big thing. (Which already seem like the HTC One and GS3) BUT! No one knows if VZW is going to get the Galaxy Nexus 2. or any HTC One device or even a GS3.. And even when the GS3 come out you wont be able to get it on a carrier to probly 3 months after international release
Or you can: Get the GSM Nexus and always sell it in the next few weeks or month (Since the Galaxy Nexus resell value is about $450-$600 on ebay for a used one)
Plus you can get a Pre-paid carrier like Tmo as the other user said n have ****ty service... or just use ATT or rogers w/e you use and save yourself the upgrade fees and signing a new contract
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correct buy gnexus already came out with a very outdated gpu. it's gonna feel like a dinosaur in a few months when the new generation of powervr come out.
I think OP should wait for a quad core phone with an updated gpu. it'll way more feature-proof than galaxy nexus.
The Galaxy Nexus will always be a great device to they release the next Nexus..because HTC sense will always suck.. (I don't believe those demos they showed ) and Touchwiz will always be late on updates from Samsung or lack support
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I read earlier today that Telus discontinued the Galaxy Nexus. I was rather surprised to read that since they only had it for 5 months. The S3 is not coming to Canada until July so that can't be the reason. I had a Telus GNex which was running 4.0.2 and I kept losing data connection. Also it had a dead pixel and a grainy screen. It was awful. I exchanged it for a Bell version only to find out it also had a dead pixel and grainy screen. I know there are threads on here about the screen issues. Samsung is aware of the screen issues. I asked them when the second batch will be out to Canada and they said they don't know. Is it possible that Samsung is going to discontinue to Galaxy Nexus? I know they are selling them directly from Google for $400. But that doesn't affect Canada because we can't even order from Google.
I love the GNex but not willing to spend $600+ for screen issues. I know I can buy it cheaper elsewhere, but I have an extended warranty plan with Best Buy.
Anyways, what are your thoughts on why or what Telus did?
Here's the link where I read about the GNex being disco with Telus.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/05/19/t...nta-nokia-lumia-800-on-the-discontinued-list/
I think it may be cause of the Google Play store possibly selling the galaxy nexus for $400 in canada. I don't see any other reason why.
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But it hasn't been confirmed if the Google Play store is going to sell it in Canada right? I went through 3 GNex's in one week. I'm thinking it's the issues a lot of people are having. Telus doesn't have the greatest lineup of phones. For them to discontinue the GNex is a big mistake. They could have easily dropped the GNex to $0 if the sales were that bad. I could be totally wrong. I never heard of a big carrier dumping a high end phone in such a short period of time.
Wirelessgirl said:
They could have easily dropped the GNex to $0 if the sales were that bad. I could be totally wrong. I never heard of a big carrier dumping a high end phone in such a short period of time.
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Well if they wouldn't be making money at $0 then they'd rather just not sell it...
martonikaj said:
Well if they wouldn't be making money at $0 then they'd rather just not sell it...
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On a 3 year contract, they make more money that way than selling them outright for $650.
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On a 3 year contract, they make more money that way than selling them outright for $650.
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But if they choose to just stop selling them, people will just buy a different phone at higher than $0 and still sign the contract. And if they discontinue it then they aren't selling them full price either.
What I'm saying is, they probably get the sale and contract either way, so it makes sense they'd push the higher priced phone that's selling better.
Still doesn't make sense to me that they'd discontinue it, but they obviously made the decision based on something.
If you can somehow work it out, just buy the unlocked version from Google play store for $400. Its a excellent bargain. Maybe get a friend in the USA.
I don't know if telus discontinued it. I saw ATT just stopped the sgs2 sky rocket due to the sgs3. Maybe telus is thinking that way too.
Did Canada ever get off of 4.0.2?
martonikaj said:
But if they choose to just stop selling them, people will just buy a different phone at higher than $0 and still sign the contract. And if they discontinue it then they aren't selling them full price either.
What I'm saying is, they probably get the sale and contract either way, so it makes sense they'd push the higher priced phone that's selling better.
Still doesn't make sense to me that they'd discontinue it, but they obviously made the decision based on something.
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Have you seen the lineup of phones from Telus? GNex is their best Android.
I doubt we'll get a reason why Telus discontinued it. It doesn't make any sense.
RogerPodacter said:
If you can somehow work it out, just buy the unlocked version from Google play store for $400. Its a excellent bargain. Maybe get a friend in the USA.
I don't know if telus discontinued it. I saw ATT just stopped the sgs2 sky rocket due to the sgs3. Maybe telus is thinking that way too.
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I'm going to wait and see if Telus decides to pass on the GNex to Koodo. They did that with the Nexus S. They might do the same with the GNex at a cheaper price.
Canadian carriers aren't getting the S3 until July so it doesn't make sense why they would discontinue it now.
descendency said:
Did Canada ever get off of 4.0.2?
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We have yet to get 4.0.4. Rogers and Bell are still running on 4.0.1. Telus is running on 4.0.2.
Wirelessgirl said:
We have yet to get 4.0.4. Rogers and Bell are still running on 4.0.1. Telus is running on 4.0.2.
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Damn I sure do miss the Nexus One days. Everyone got the update without any of this regional bull****, you could even apply the update.zip with a stock recovery. I'm still waiting for 4.04 stuck on 4.01...
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Wirelessgirl said:
We have yet to get 4.0.4. Rogers and Bell are still running on 4.0.1. Telus is running on 4.0.2.
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Yakju had a 4.0.4 push and the update on Telus. I received it when I was at home on my PAYG sim. Also seem to recall reports of people on Bell getting 4.0.2.
It probably is just in advance of the S3 launch as it gives time to clear inventory space.
ceribaen said:
Yakju had a 4.0.4 push and the update on Telus. I received it when I was at home on my PAYG sim. Also seem to recall reports of people on Bell getting 4.0.2.
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Well of course the yakju devices got the update. The yakju or takju devices getting updated is completely independent of what carrier you're currently on.
Wow , after reading these posts I can see why Google wants to sell these direct. The whole point,imo, of a Google Experience Device is to be stock and get updates as soon as Google releases them. It defeats the purpose to have carriers sit on updates and have large chunks of non-root purchasers sitting around unhappy with old versions of Android that are in dire need of a bugfix.
redshirt72 said:
Wow , after reading these posts I can see why Google wants to sell these direct. The whole point,imo, of a Google Experience Device is to be stock and get updates as soon as Google releases them. It defeats the purpose to have carriers sit on updates and have large chunks of non-root purchasers sitting around unhappy with old versions of Android that are in dire need of a bugfix.
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Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
msavic6 said:
Damn I sure do miss the Nexus One days. Everyone got the update without any of this regional bull****, you could even apply the update.zip with a stock recovery. I'm still waiting for 4.04 stuck on 4.01...
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That's because the Nexus One was sold directly from Google. If you buy the GNex from Google, you will get the Yakju version and would already have 4.0.4pushed to your device. Bell and Rogers are stuck on 4.0.1. Telus is stuck on 4.0.2. IMO, since this is a pure Android device, the updates should be pushed from Google, not the carriers.
Wow... this is disappointing news since I was just about to return mine under warranty to try and get one without a defective screen... Going to try Tuesday morning. I'll let you know how it goes!
You can buy a galaxy nexus for $439 from Expansys Canada.
http://www.expansys.ca/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
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That's because the Nexus One was sold directly from Google. If you buy the GNex from Google, you will get the Yakju version and would already have 4.0.4pushed to your device. Bell and Rogers are stuck on 4.0.1. Telus is stuck on 4.0.2. IMO, since this is a pure Android device, the updates should be pushed from Google, not the carriers.
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Mine is from WIND and its stuck on 4.0.2 also.
osm0sis said:
Wow... this is disappointing news since I was just about to return mine under warranty to try and get one without a defective screen... Going to try Tuesday morning. I'll let you know how it goes!
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even if they discontinue it, they'll have plenty of refurbs available.