Hi guys I had been extremely interested in the gnex for the past 2 months...buying it is on my top of list.
I wanted to get it from amazon /newegg since they have the full international warranty.beccause I am out of the country frequently for 2-3 months,in Asia,Europe,china,India,etc. My question here would be,people who got the phone from handbag/clove/negri,did u guys get international warranty n stuff recognized by Samsung?does your papers clearly mention international warranty? I have never bought from these sellers lol....in case of a problem,if I just send it in to the service center in the country,that's enuf right?I don't want a seller warranty,but a true manufacturer warranty.
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bump... pls help out som1?? ne1 with a nexus, can u pls confirm the international warranty status?
I ordered from Negri. To my knowledge Samsung UK wont warranty imported GalNex directly.
Negri's policy:
Every (Non Carrier Branded) device comes with a 1 year warranty from the manufacturer. After 25 days our exchange/return policy has expired, you should contact the manufacturer for repair or for warranty replacement or exchange, if your device qualifies for this. Please contact the manufacturer to determine if the device you hold is covered under their warranty. If you would like to send your device to us to send to the manufacturer you are free to do so. Please request an RMA. This will delay the warranty process by 1-2 weeks and you will be charged shipping to and from the manufacturer. You will need the original invoice from us in order to have your item repaired or exchanged by the manufacturer. Warranty varies by manufacturer, but typically warranties are valid for 1 year from purchase.
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I would guess the other importers are similar. The device is covered under warranty, but needs to be shipped back to the importer you purchased from and from there back to Samsung UK. At least thats the impression I get, could be wrong.
psycho2097 said:
Hi guys I had been extremely interested in the gnex for the past 2 months...buying it is on my top of list.
I wanted to get it from amazon /newegg since they have the full international warranty.beccause I am out of the country frequently for 2-3 months,in Asia,Europe,china,India,etc. My question here would be,people who got the phone from handbag/clove/negri,did u guys get international warranty n stuff recognized by Samsung?does your papers clearly mention international warranty? I have never bought from these sellers lol....in case of a problem,if I just send it in to the service center in the country,that's enuf right?I don't want a seller warranty,but a true manufacturer warranty.
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I believe Samsung does not have international warranty atleast for this phone. If it was released in a particular country, you need to send ti to their repair center in that country for service.
If you buy it from expansys-usa, then you send the phone to them and they will send it to samsung uk for repairs.
warranty is what is definitely keeping me on the sidelines.
i'll wait for the release of the verizon version first and see if any announcements are made regarding a GSM release in the US.
Most likely i'll end up ordering sometime next week.
i hope BB sells the GSM unlocked version soon. i'd rather go through them.
Samsung's policy on grey market electronics is very strict and clear. In order to receive warranty repairs on a covered device it must be:
1) Purchased in its country of intended sale.
2) Purchased from an authorized Samsung reseller.
No international GN purchased in the U.S. has a warranty no matter what the reseller tells you. That includes Negri and Expansys-USA. However, both Negri and Expansys will ship the phone overseas to one of their international affiliates for service on behalf of their U.S. customers. The GSM GN is not sold in the U.S. and, if it is, it's considered by Samsung to be a grey market device. Anyone buying from either Handtec or Clove are covered for two-years since the device would have been purchased in the UK even though it was imported to the U.S.
If an imported GN needs service, you have to ship it to a Samsung repair centre in the UK. Before warranty work is provided they'll ask for a receipt and/or credit card statement showing the purchase from an authorized reseller in GBP. They also maintain a database of serial numbers so they know which devices were sold through which resellers. They've denied claims on plenty of international SGS2's because the above conditions weren't met.
OP, Amazon and NewEgg are your least preferred options as the phone has no warranty what so ever. You can however get a SquareTrade warranty for it because they cover grey market devices. It's about $100 for two-years of coverage with ADH when they have a 30% sale going on.
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got an email back from squaretrade:
"Hello XXXXX,
Thank you for contacting SquareTrade.
In order for your item to be eligible for a SquareTrade coverage, it should have a US Manufacturer's warranty. Also, SquareTrade Care Plans are available on eligible items purchased from eBay within the last 30 days and items purchased from any retail store/website within the last 90 days.
We only offer warranties on new and refurbished items recently purchased from a retail store or retail website and new, refurbished and used items from eBay.
We do not offer warranties for any items purchased from Craigslist, classified ads, or any person-to-person transactions, including items purchased from friends or family members. Items from pawn shops, thrift stores and other stores selling used goods are also ineligible.
Should you have any questions or concerns, reply to this email or call 1-877-WARRANTY (1-877-927-7268) US & Canada only, 24/7.
Thank you,
Ravishing Rick Rude
SquareTrade Care Specialist
re: Ticket [#XXXXXXXXXXX]
Your comment:
i would like to purchase a galaxy nexus in the US that is being sold by companies like expansys, negri electronics etc.....
my questions is:
even though the galaxy nexus (GSM version) isn't officially being sold in the US, if i purchase from the aforementioned companies, can i still get a valid plan with square trade?
***the GSM galaxy nexus is currently being imported by negri electronics and expansys and sold in the US, so it is currently considered a gray market phone. *** "
bummer.
BarryH_GEG said:
Samsung's policy on grey market electronics is very strict and clear. In order to receive warranty repairs on a covered device it must be:
1) Purchased in its country of intended sale.
2) Purchased from an authorized Samsung reseller.
No international GN purchased in the U.S. has a warranty no matter what the reseller tells you. That includes Negri and Expansys-USA. However, both Negri and Expansys will ship the phone overseas to one of their international affiliates for service on behalf of their U.S. customers. The GSM GN is not sold in the U.S. and, if it is, it's considered by Samsung to be a grey market device. Anyone buying from either Handtec or Clove are covered for two-years since the device would have been purchased in the UK even though it was imported to the U.S.
If an imported GN needs service, you have to ship it to a Samsung repair centre in the UK. Before warranty work is provided they'll ask for a receipt and/or credit card statement showing the purchase from an authorized reseller in GBP. They also maintain a database of serial numbers so they know which devices were sold through which resellers. They've denied claims on plenty of international SGS2's because the above conditions weren't met.
OP, Amazon and NewEgg are your least preferred options as the phone has no warranty what so ever. You can however get a SquareTrade warranty for it because they cover grey market devices. It's about $100 for two-years of coverage with ADH when they have a 30% sale going on.
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Listen,amazon and newegg have something called international versions of gs2 and gs and nexus s with full international warranty,n I know for a fact that these warranties were honored internationally. And when amazon n newegg say international warranty,it basically means everywhere except US. That's fine by me,actually. Well,I mean I would prefer if US was included obviously...but I can do without it. Anyways, speculations aside,can any actual nexus owner provide details about his or her papers? Someone from Europe that purchased from handtec or clove? I asked both handtec n clove yesterday,waiting for an answer.
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Show of hands:
How many people have actually used their warranty? Seriously?
I mean, it's nice as a comforting thing, but in 10 years I have never needed a warranty.
Most things that go wrong aren't warranty issues anyway (dead battery, physical/water damage, etc).
It just seems like people are leveraging this as a reason not to buy.
Once you root, it's done with anyway (any warranty, that is).
I don't think you're done with warranty if you root. Or has anyone actually heard not getting support or service because of root? You can also always revert to stock, but I'm thinking if not to although I'm soon sending mine for inspection due to screen issues.
I was instructed by Samsung UK to contact local Samsung for support, but that can be because of all the neat customer rights things here in EU.
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predation said:
got an email back from squaretrade:
"Hello XXXXX,
Thank you for contacting SquareTrade.
In order for your item to be eligible for a SquareTrade coverage, it should have a US Manufacturer's warranty. Also, SquareTrade Care Plans are available on eligible items purchased from eBay within the last 30 days and items purchased from any retail store/website within the last 90 days.
We only offer warranties on new and refurbished items recently purchased from a retail store or retail website and new, refurbished and used items from eBay.
We do not offer warranties for any items purchased from Craigslist, classified ads, or any person-to-person transactions, including items purchased from friends or family members. Items from pawn shops, thrift stores and other stores selling used goods are also ineligible.
Should you have any questions or concerns, reply to this email or call 1-877-WARRANTY (1-877-927-7268) US & Canada only, 24/7.
Thank you,
Ravishing Rick Rude
SquareTrade Care Specialist
re: Ticket [#XXXXXXXXXXX]
Your comment:
i would like to purchase a galaxy nexus in the US that is being sold by companies like expansys, negri electronics etc.....
my questions is:
even though the galaxy nexus (GSM version) isn't officially being sold in the US, if i purchase from the aforementioned companies, can i still get a valid plan with square trade?
***the GSM galaxy nexus is currently being imported by negri electronics and expansys and sold in the US, so it is currently considered a gray market phone. *** "
bummer.
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From the T&C of my warranties for my UK i9100 and G-Tab:
If the manufacturer refuses to honor their warranty because they consider your item grey market or not purchased from an authorized retailer, we will still cover you.
If your item is used, or doesn't have a US manufacturer's warranty of at least 90 days ("Other"), then the Service Agreement begins on the 61st day after item purchase and lasts for the number of years of coverage you specify at purchase time.
Also, after you purchase the warranty, you can send in your receipt for verification and to expedite claims processing. They accepted both my UK receipts without question.
You can view the full T&C on their website.
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psycho2097 said:
Listen,amazon and newegg have something called international versions of gs2 and gs and nexus s with full international warranty,n I know for a fact that these warranties were honored internationally. And when amazon n newegg say international warranty,it basically means everywhere except US. That's fine by me,actually. Well,I mean I would prefer if US was included obviously...but I can do without it. Anyways, speculations aside,can any actual nexus owner provide details about his or her papers? Someone from Europe that purchased from handtec or clove? I asked both handtec n clove yesterday,waiting for an answer.
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Huh? There's only one warranty. The one provided by Samsung which is based on the country of intended sale. Samsung doesn't sell the GSM GN in the U.S. Any reseller that's selling it here is importing it from overseas. That makes it grey market which means Samsung won't cover it. Samsung USA won't repair it because it's not a product sold here. Samsung UK won't repair it because the Amazon receipt shows it was purchased outside the UK, its intended country of sale. You'll notice that if Amazon is the merchant, all their imported phones say "no warranty." But go ahead, purchase other than from Expansys, Negri, or the UK and see what happens if you need service. A lot of SGS2 owners spun the wheel and learned the hard way.
BarryH_GEG said:
From the T&C of my warranties for my UK i9100 and G-Tab:
If the manufacturer refuses to honor their warranty because they consider your item grey market or not purchased from an authorized retailer, we will still cover you.
If your item is used, or doesn't have a US manufacturer's warranty of at least 90 days ("Other"), then the Service Agreement begins on the 61st day after item purchase and lasts for the number of years of coverage you specify at purchase time.
Also, after you purchase the warranty, you can send in your receipt for verification and to expedite claims processing. They accepted both my UK receipts without question.
You can view the full T&C on their website.
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Huh? There's only one warranty. The one provided by Samsung which is based on the country of intended sale. Samsung doesn't sell the GSM GN in the U.S. Any reseller that's selling it here is importing it from overseas. That makes it grey market which means Samsung won't cover it. Samsung USA won't repair it because it's not a product sold here. Samsung UK won't repair it because the Amazon receipt shows it was purchased outside the UK, its intended country of sale. You'll notice that if Amazon is the merchant, all their imported phones say "no warranty." But go ahead, purchase other than from Expansys, Negri, or the UK and see what happens if you need service. A lot of SGS2 owners spun the wheel and learned the hard way.
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as i said, theres something called international warranty that gives u warranty everywhere except US in amazon phones. esp galaxy s and s2. i dont know how that works. stupid dilemma. Then again, i dont want to buy the buy the phone then find out that it has a damaged screen/yellowish screen, non-responsive buttons and crap and have to live with that for the next 2 years. no sir. Ah well, my next assignment is in India in March, maybe I will buy it there, they provide full international warranty. But i so dont want to wait till March.
ps, heres the reply from clove-
Thanks for your email. We cannot guarantee that the warranty is truly international. We do find in most cases that the service centres in different countries will accept the handset for repair, but not always. It does come with a 2 year UK warranty, but as you mentioned, this may not be suitable for yourself.
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as i said, theres something called international warranty that gives u warranty everywhere except US in amazon phones. esp galaxy s and s2.
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You're reading something made up by a third-party reseller listing on Amazon. The below link is for a SGS2 fulfilled by Amazon. You'll notice it says "no warranty" in the product title. There's no such thing as an "international warranty." The warranty is what's offered by Samsung which varies based on where the phone is sold.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QTBQ2C/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
Ah well, my next assignment is in India in March, maybe I will buy it there, they provide full international warranty. But i so dont want to wait till March.
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I don't know what Samsung's warranty policy is for products sold in India. But you better check where an Indian purchased phone can be repaired otherwise, if it's the same policy as the rest of the world, that's where you'll be sending it should it need repair.
I know Samsung USA will not honor international devices however will they repair it for you for a charge if you send it to them?
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I know Samsung USA will not honor international devices however will they repair it for you for a charge if you send it to them?
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Someone with an ISGS2 that needed a new display got all the way through the process to the point of it being received by the Samsung repair center in TX. When they got it, they sent it back. Samsung, more than any other manufacturer, does everything they can to make grey market imports distasteful. They are the only phone maker that belongs to AGMA.
http://www.agmaglobal.org/
Has anyone ever needed to use warranty on their phones? like, are certain defects so common that you need to use the warranty? I am looking to buy the phone from UK for use in new zealand and am worried about the warranty for GN.
I bought two Galaxy Nexus units and discovered that one has a defective speaker.
Anyone know if I can mail it directly to Samsung in the UK and they will mail it back to me here in Canada? I don't mind paying the postage to the UK and get it faster rather than having it forwarded to Samsung through unlocked-mobiles.
krishant007 said:
Has anyone ever needed to use warranty on their phones? like, are certain defects so common that you need to use the warranty? I am looking to buy the phone from UK for use in new zealand and am worried about the warranty for GN.
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I used my warranty on both my Nexus One and Nexus S. I got a replacement N1 from HTC and a new PCBA in my NS from Samsung, both free of charge. Both phones were rooted but re-locked before sending them in.
So what's the consensus on the best option for US buyers? One of the official UK sellers? Canadian?
krishant007 said:
Has anyone ever needed to use warranty on their phones? like, are certain defects so common that you need to use the warranty? I am looking to buy the phone from UK for use in new zealand and am worried about the warranty for GN.
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The SGS2's weak link is the way the USB port is mounted. It can come loose and get pushed up in to the phone. It happened to a couple of people. It's too early to tell if the GN has a common failing. For warranty work, you ship the phone to Samsung in the UK and they repair it and pay shipping back.
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So what's the consensus on the best option for US buyers? One of the official UK sellers? Canadian?
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If you buy from Expansys-USA or Negri you ship the phone to them in the U.S. and they forward it on to their affiliates overseas for repair. It'll cost less for shipping but will take longer. The warranty is intact if you buy it from the UK.
As for Canada, that's a good question. The phone's not being sold directly there it's being offered via the carriers. If the carrier handles the repairs I don't know what happens when you're not a subscriber and don't have an account with them. I don't know if Samsung Canada will directly repair a carrier branded phone. If they will, Canada's a lot faster and cheaper if the phone needs repair.
I thought I share this. Amazon.com now has the Samsung i9250 Galaxy Nexus 16GB (Unlocked, GSM) Fulfilled by Amazon for $530 with free shipping. Their normal and very fair return policy applies. One may find it a few dollars cheaper elsewhere, but it is hard to go wrong with Amazon.
For comparison, Daily Steals (no customer service) had it for $535 only a couple weeks ago. Expansys has it for $570.
This is really tempting
I agree that it's totally worthwhile to buy direct from Amazon even if it's not the absolute cheapest price. Right now there are three different Fulfilled by Amazon sellers competing against one another, which makes me think prices may drop even more soon.
Has anyone tried to return a defective phone that they bought Fulfilled by Amazon? I would think they would handle that well, but I'd like to hear people's actual experiences.
Also, would these phones be under warranty? Presumably they were originally marketed overseas. Would that mean I have to deal with an overseas branch of Samsung, or would I be totally out of luck?
The Fulfilled by Amazon item I linked to uses Amazon's return policy. I didn't check the other ones. Returning even a non-defective phone should be no problem as I have done in the past.
If amazon somehow helped with the warranty like expansys does, I would get this immediately, but I imagine that its the same issue as before.
Anyone know more about this?
You can register the device and its serial number on samsung.com as bought from Amazon, which is an authorized Samsung US reseller. You can then initiate warranty claims directly with Samsung. No need to go through Amazon. In contrast to Expansys, this will also mean a quicker turn-around on the warranty claim. Registering directly with Samsung also adds 3 months to the warranty period for a total warranty of 15 months.
So what's important here is that it is fulfilled by amazon and not the fact that it is being sold by a different company (FGS Trading in this case)?
You still get the same warranty and can register your product as being purchased over amazon?
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's own warehouses, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these items.
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You can register the device and its serial number on samsung.com as bought from Amazon, which is an authorized Samsung US reseller. You can then initiate warranty claims directly with Samsung. No need to go through Amazon. In contrast to Expansys, this will also mean a quicker turn-around on the warranty claim. Registering directly with Samsung also adds 3 months to the warranty period for a total warranty of 15 months.
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Really? Is this true?
Man, then I think I'm going to hold off on buying it from ebay and wait for amazon's price to go down a bit.
New2Houston said:
You can register the device and its serial number on samsung.com as bought from Amazon, which is an authorized Samsung US reseller. You can then initiate warranty claims directly with Samsung. No need to go through Amazon. In contrast to Expansys, this will also mean a quicker turn-around on the warranty claim. Registering directly with Samsung also adds 3 months to the warranty period for a total warranty of 15 months.
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Source? I've called Samsung's international number, and was told that your receipt must show that the phone was purchased in the country that will handle warranty claims (which excludes the US).
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Source? I've called Samsung's international number, and was told that your receipt must show that the phone was purchased in the country that will handle warranty claims (which excludes the US).
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Same here....they said warranty has to go through the phones intended country of use + you have to show receipt that it was purchased in that country.
All amazon offers over some of the other deals sites is that you'll probably be able to make a return if needed. But I doubt any warranty will be provided.
AT&T 3G/4G Compatible?
Is this phone is compatible with AT&T 3G?
Will this phone be compatible with AT&T 4G LTE?
Thank you.
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Is this phone is compatible with AT&T 3G?
Will this phone be compatible with AT&T 4G LTE?
Thank you.
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ATT 3G yes, ATT 4G LTE no.
British websites
If you bought from a UK website and had it delivered here, would you be able to get warranty service via Samsung UK?
Handtec has the phone for 335 pounds, plus 15 pounds shipping to the US. According to Google, 350 pounds is currently worth $555. So you'd be essentially paying $25 for a UK warranty. To make this work, you'd also need a credit or debit card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees.
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...gb-i9250--sim-free-unlocked--titanium-silver-
does anybody know if the Galaxy Nexus GSM mentioned in this thread
were originally the European or Asian version?
ThankS!
I registered my GSM Galaxy Nexus just fine on samsung.com. When entering the serial numbers the manufacturing date shows up.
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I registered my GSM Galaxy Nexus just fine on samsung.com. When entering the serial numbers the manufacturing date shows up.
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When I tried to register a Nexus, it gave me the Verizon one instead, not the GSM one.
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When I tried to register a Nexus, it gave me the Verizon one instead, not the GSM one.
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Yep...the GSM model number isn't on the US site to begin with. Also entering a GSM serial comes up as invalid.
According to androidcentral.com a regional carrier in Iowa is getting the GN tomorrow for $609.99. This is your chance if you want a US warranty.
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According to androidcentral.com a regional carrier in Iowa is getting the GN tomorrow for $609.99. This is your chance if you want a US warranty.
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Or instead of going to Iowa, you buy it from a deal site for $460 and just get insurance or don't break your phone.
http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
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Or instead of going to Iowa, you buy it from a deal site for $460 and just get insurance or don't break your phone.
http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
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That doesn't include a defect out of box. And I haven't seen a US cellphone insurance company that would insure grey market devices or be able to replace a broken galaxy nexus.
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That doesn't include a defect out of box. And I haven't seen a US cellphone insurance company that would insure grey market devices or be able to replace a broken galaxy nexus.
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Squaretrade does at least. Lots of people here have it.
hello,
i'm about to buy a gsm GN online, and i was wondering having different build (Yakju or something like that) affect anything at all?
cuz as far as i know, expansys usa is one of few web that sells the yakju build from uk.
is this better? or it doesn't matter ?
what's the difference?
simply put, UK import=better?
doesnt matter. you can take any GSM phone and flash it to yakju
Anywhere it comes from it doesn't matter. You can flash it to "yakju" in 10 minutes anyways. Just shoot for the best price and/or reputable importer.
Also take into account warranty (some sellers offer 'less' warranty and other might not have ANY reputable warranty or overseas warranty).
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Also take into account warranty (some sellers offer 'less' warranty and other might not have ANY reputable warranty or overseas warranty).
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Warranty will be covered by the local Samsung repairer if shipped overseas. I know because I had this issue before.
Oh that's great then since I bought a grey import.
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currently saving up.. if fate allows i plan on getting a SGN 10.1-2014ed to replace my twice dying Kocaso M870.
over the past 3 months ive done quite a bit of research through mags and android sites claiming this to be the best tablet around especially in terms of functionality.
several minor reviews and 2 hour long reviews posted on youtube with the earlier information has convinced me this is the direction i want to go.
im a gamer.. artist.. and one heck of a multi tasker that hopes to become a dedicated streamer in the future... this tab will help with all these things.
my key issues is what model of the SM-Pxxx series to get...
Firstly.. im located in the US.. and will only buy from certified reliable retailers.
this means amazon and ebvay and thier china hackware and voided warrentys are totally out of the question.
Im as of current.. stuck with best buy and thier 50$ off sale of the SM-P600 32gb-black..
16gb is a joke being the OS itself takes up 8 gigs...
i looked into the 64gb version.. but simply put.. it dont exsist.
3g.. and lte versions.. dont exsist.
before being flamed.. please hear me out.
according to samsung.. LTE ONLY comes in 32 and 64gbs models.. yet ALL the amazon LTE models are 16gb..
even the description on the amazon sales page STATES the device has been opened and modified.
and most importantly.. youtube videos of the so called LTE versions are A) all in german..
B) ALL have thier "unboxing" comming from an unsealed box... C) all having 16 gb-wifi listed on the front of the box AND the screen protector.. D) the screen protector has NO mention of 3G or LTE while the back of the box mentions LTE at the side of the list.
simply put.. these LTE versions are NOT the real deal. its a china sweatshop gettingthe cheapest 16gb model.. cracking the tablet open.. thus voiding its warrenty.. and adding a LTE antenna from some cheap cellphone... so they can sell a 550$ tablet for 800$... huge profit.
And its a mess i intend to avoid.
And from what ive seen.. the 3G model has only recently been leaked that vorizon will be its carrier.. and any "news" of the LTE version.. or the release date for EITHER version is simply non exsistant through official channels.
all this in mind..
Doi keep saving for the SM-P600 and be happy wiht a legit tablet..
Do i wait and hope that the 601 or 605 release in the near future before this dying tablet stops booting up...
and if i wait.. being i cant afford the cell phone bill as i never call ANYONE.. what would the 601-605 offer me that the 600 series dont already offer save a slightly faster processor?
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My key issues is what model of the SM-Pxxx series to get...
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This might be simpler than you think. The only device authorized to be sold by Samsung in the U.S. is the P-600. Anyone selling a P-601/5 has imported it and it comes with no warranty from Samsung as it's considered grey market. I have a P-601 I got from Negri and it's from Trinidad. Knowing it has no warranty I insured it through SquareTrade. That's an option for you too if you buy from someone like Expansys, Negri, or NewEgg. You can get SquareTrade on eBay items too if you do it at check-out. But if you're looking for warranty support from Samsung your only choice is buying a P-600 from an authorized Samsung reseller. VZW's releasing their version of the P-605 (LTE) soon but it'll cost you an arm and a leg. If you weren't aware, the imported P-605's don't support the U.S. LTE bands so you'll be stuck using HSPA. And both it and the P-601 work fine on AT&T but only work on T-Mobile in markets they've re-farmed to 1,900MHz. I get about 5-8MB download speeds using my P-601 on AT&T.
I have the Verizon 4G LTE model SM-P605V. Thinking that it will make phone calls, turns out it doesn't. LTE is fast however, just pop a 4G sim card in.
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The P605 does exist in 16gb. It can be purchased in a number of reputable chain stores both here in new Zealand and also in Australia. It's likely an Asia Pacific only model though as we are part of that region.
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I will be in Hong Kong from September 10 to 24 with a 3 night layover in Taiwan. I have been looking for the price of the device in Taiwan but I have not been able to find it. I called a shop in Hong Kong who told me their version is Snapdragon not Exynos.
Question:
The CDN version has the $200 off trade in phone promo. Obviously in Asia there is no promo for that, however there is really no tax in Asia.
Anyone know the price of the device in Taiwan? Is it worth paying a premium ($200 ish more) for an Exynos model? Anyone know where I can buy it when I'm in Taiwan; I can't find web stores from Taiwan providing information re: this.
If I buy in Asia, can I get warranty servicing from Samsung in Canada?
Thanks!
mfpreach said:
I will be in Hong Kong from September 10 to 24 with a 3 night layover in Taiwan. I have been looking for the price of the device in Taiwan but I have not been able to find it. I called a shop in Hong Kong who told me their version is Snapdragon not Exynos.
Question:
The CDN version has the $200 off trade in phone promo. Obviously in Asia there is no promo for that, however there is really no tax in Asia.
Anyone know the price of the device in Taiwan? Is it worth paying a premium ($200 ish more) for an Exynos model? Anyone know where I can buy it when I'm in Taiwan; I can't find web stores from Taiwan providing information re: this.
If I buy in Asia, can I get warranty servicing from Samsung in Canada?
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Definately worth the extra cash for a bootloader unlocked exynos device.
I dont think sammy Canada will warranty service a non Canadian device though or even if they can as the hardware is slightly different.
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http://www.samsung.com/sec/support/guarantee/InternationalWarranty.html
Appears that Samsung's phones have an international warranty.
mfpreach said:
http://www.samsung.com/sec/support/guarantee/InternationalWarranty.html
Appears that Samsung's phones have an international warranty.
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The Samsung store sales rep who sold me the note 7 in Canada told me that my warranty will only work in Canada and not internationally.
darthfire said:
The Samsung store sales rep who sold me the note 7 in Canada told me that my warranty will only work in Canada and not internationally.
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If you've got something in writing from Samsung (which this website certainly is) that will trump whatever any sales rep says.
Wooba99 said:
If you've got something in writing from Samsung (which this website certainly is) that will trump whatever any sales rep says.
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The international warranty is only mentioned in the South Korea website. The Canadian website has no mention of it.
I guess make sure to check what kind of warranty is offered in the country of purchase because there may be differences.
darthfire said:
The international warranty is only mentioned in the South Korea website. The Canadian website has no mention of it.
I guess make sure to check what kind of warranty is offered in the country of purchase because there may be differences.
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I just realized that the link I provided says "Samsung Mobile Computer" not mobile phone. I think we should check the fine print before purchasing abroad, if that's important. If I call Samsung Canada's warranty servicing and get an answer I will post it.
Here is my conversation with SS online:
C: Hypothetically, if I purchased a Samsung phone abroad, and there is a problem with it, can I submit the repair to Samsung Canada?
SS: Thank you for waiting. I'll be with you in just a moment.
SS: No, if you have purchased the phone abroad and would like to get it repaired in different country, you need to contact local service technicians. Samsung will not repair the phones purchased that are purchased in different countries.