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[Q] Is it Xperia Arc worth a Free Upgrade?

So...
this is my current Situtation...
I've been under a Contract for +14 months now with my career; when i first got the contract i got an Xperia X10 Back on October 2010 but i got bored of it and around May this year i made a switch for Free with them for the SGS1 which i must say is a beautiful phone and I really love how the phone works even it's more than 16 months old since it came out.
Here in Guatemala we have not too many options in regards of High End Phones such as the SGS2 or HTC at all... But i have the option of a Free Upgrade for 1 Xperia Arc in early December.
I've got someone from here who is willing to buy my SGS1 for a really good price (around USD $500 - High End phones are kinda expensive here hehe) and i wanted to ask for your opinion if you guys think is it worth to upgrade to the Arc and sell the SGS1... I mean i have the option of selling any of them and keep the other...
Also have you heard if Eventually the Arc will get the so awaited ICS update?
What do you guys think?
Thanks!

I have to say Yes We have few developers stepping in for building ROM's

Here is a comparison, you decide:
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3115&idPhone2=3619

rmk152 said:
Here is a comparison, you decide:
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3115&idPhone2=3619
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Thanks! On the Paper both phones have similar specs with their pros and cos... But i wanted to hear the opinion from Users who already have the phone to let me know how is it like. I already have the SGS1 but wanted get more information about the Arc...
Any comment will be greatly appreciated.
JIM

I say get a gs2 or stick with gs1 Wayyy too good development
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I would upgrade to arc from SGS1 any day of the week... it's a really really great bit of kit... Love the camera, love the screen.. and it's not 100% confirmed for ICS but leaks have suggested that it will.

Sony have officially stated that all of their 2011 xperia models will be getting ICS. That includes the original arc as well as the arc S.
As far as the upgrading question goes, i would say the arc is definitely worth it. There are faster/more powerful phones out there, but nothing as well designed or with as good a camera.

Wow.I wouldn't buy a new galaxy S for 250$.sell it now
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SGS1 and ARC?
of course arc.
no more option. no more thinking. ARC

chitose_ndy said:
SGS1 and ARC?
of course arc.
no more option. no more thinking. ARC
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Arc s Super LCD beats Super amoled

You should go on line and get a HTCsensation or a gs2 for500
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You not bored of trolling round here yet?

if you ask me to choose between arc and sgs1 ?
ofcourse i would choose arc, duh
no contest, arc beats sgs1 in all category...

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You not bored of trolling round here yet?
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What kind of answer is that? And that has to do with upgrading a phone?
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Poker gypsy said:
And that has to do with upgrading a phone?
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Going on line and spending $500 has nothing to do with getting a free upgrade from your service provider. Especially since he said dual core phones werent available in the original post.

He can sell his phone for500 = free upgrade
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daveybaby said:
Going on line and spending $500 has nothing to do with getting a free upgrade from your service provider. Especially since he said dual core phones werent available in the original post.
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There is this place called eBay you go on line
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daveybaby said:
Going on line and spending $500 has nothing to do with getting a free upgrade from your service provider. Especially since he said dual core phones werent available in the original post.
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He never said dual core phones not available! The quote was not to many available so that means there are some not all
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Poker gypsy said:
He never said dual core phones not available! The quote was not to many available so that means there are some not all
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jimbo77 said:
Here in Guatemala we have not too many options in regards of High End Phones such as the SGS2 or HTC at all
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He specifically mentions not having the SGS2 or high end HTC phones available. And he's getting the offer of a free upgrade from his carrier. And yet this is your suggestion:
Poker gypsy said:
You should go on line and get a HTCsensation or a gs2
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And with that i'm done with this depressingly stupid conversation.

Good for you eBay baby
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about to buy a s3

I'm ready to buy a s3 for tmobile. I have a few questions:
- Any advice before buying one?
- Should I take any safety precaution before buying on the street? [I heard of people buy phones from people that cancel their plan on the carrier right after]
- Should I just save up and buy the beefed up model the i9305? [I dont really use the phone for internet that much, but I like games and apps]

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I'm ready to buy a s3 for tmobile. I have a few questions:
- Any advice before buying one?
- Should I take any safety precaution before buying on the street? [I heard of people buy phones from people that cancel their plan on the carrier right after]
- Should I just save up and buy the beefed up model the i9305? [I dont really use the phone for internet that much, but I like games and apps]
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I love this phone, above all other android phones which is alot.
If at all possible buy from t-mobile. In the street if you are lucky you will get one for $350 to $400. If you have an upgrade available then you will paying about that much, unless you go thru customer loyalty or retention department(really depends if you been with them 2 or more yrs for best deals, so I have read).
I have not had any stuters while playing a couple games , darkknight rises, robo defense, spades and a few others

If you are able to play with phone before buying. Press *#0*# and it will show you Lcdtest page. Which will let you test all hardware function of phone .
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alright cool, i'll try it out when i get the chance

Id advise against buying "off the street". Too many have gotten screwed doing that.
But many have got great deals that way too, so its your call.
I wouldn't get the international version. You won't get as great of speed as the T999. Maybe 3g if your areas been refarmed.
LTE is too far off still to make that a buying point imo. By the time your area gets it you'll be ready to get a better phone. GS5 maybe!?
That's a great point btw about doing the hardware testing before buying off the street!
Ill add that if you can, go with the seller to a tmobile store to check the imei isn't blacklisted and get the seller to have them print something showing the phone has been 100% paid off.
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Call retentions and ask if you can get a better deal on the phone.
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I'm over on the s2. I called TMobile to see about how much it would be for me to get into the phone. The one I want is the 32g. Well I'm still under my contact. It was about 700 dollars lol. Well I can get it but I'm gonna need to sale my s2. I think I'll get more if I sale it rooted already then I would unrooted that way I wouldn't be paying so much for the phone.
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Prefer the unlocked S3.

Like what people above said, call retentions. They offered me the s3 for 99 bucks. But I think I will still wait till black Friday deals. I have a galaxy nexus so I'm in no hurry.
If you're not in a hurry either wait for black Friday.
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Please don't buy one. Get the note 2.

Hey OP is your name a refrence to Good Fellas ? If so that it hilarious. Lmfao.

psykhotic said:
Please don't buy one. Get the note 2.
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The Note 2 isn't for everyone.
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mackster248 said:
The Note 2 isn't for everyone.
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I have giant hands and I think the note 2 is too big. I don't watch enough movies on my phone to have to hold a tablet PC up to my ear. SGS3 fits perfectly... its nice and sleek... lightweight... and is a beast when it comes to performance. I love it.
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[Q) buying through best buy?

Saw this phone on best buy for 150 and I'm eligible for a 2 year agreement just wanted to know if any of you guys have bought through best buy before?
If so Does your plan changed in any way whether it would be data?
Reason why I ask is because T-Mobile is always making it impossible for their customers. I see it as a smart investment worse comes to worse down the line I can always opt out and pay that 200 penalty to get out, I would still have my s3.
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I hate Best Buy but couldn't resist their low prices so last year I bought 3 phones online. It work out good for me. Not only I end up paying for the phone much less than any other place, but also somehow I didn't have to buy a data plan with those purchases. I have a family plan and that did not change also.
Last week I tried to add fifth line to my plan and I had to add minimum $20 data to new phone so I'm not sure how it is now...
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How long you were with T-Mobile before buying phone online?
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daxecutioner24 said:
How long you were with T-Mobile before buying phone online?
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Long time - since there were Voicestream - probably 10 years.

I bought this phone from bestbuy in october since I was eligible for an upgrade and bestbuy had it for way cheaper than tmobile ever did. Only part of my plan that was suppose to change was my data plan but it never did actually change. I still have the same plan I had before purchasing the phone. No complaints

Thanks guys. Yeah its way cheaper than what Tmobile has it right now about 340 with the upgrade. You guys did it through the phone or in person. One rep I was speaking with told me that I can't get the phone in store because T-Mobile doesn't allow it? Is this true or just BS. I was going to get the blaze through T-Mobile but it was going to come out around 184 basically around same price I'm getting the s3 for through best buy.. Not a big Fan of the 4'7 screen but oh well.
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Also any idea how much these guys will try to sell me their warranty for? Or do I get at least a 1 year warranty.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Also any idea how much these guys will try to sell me their warranty for? Or do I get at least a 1 year warranty.
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I actually did mine online and I had no problems. Bestbuy also gives you the option to add a warranty I think but I'm not to sure since I didn't get one

the issue to consider is that BB will sell you the 2 year plan, which continues the "subsidy" (we all know it's baked into the monthly price, RIGHT?) even after you pay of the phone. Consider a tmobile store - and a value plan, where there is more of an up front cost (possibly), but the value plan is a purchase of the phone as a transparent process, and when it's paid for (20 months?) you keep the phone, and the monthly price drops.
If you can do a "small buisiness" plan - go for that! $40 per month to 1000min and unlimited (5GB at 4G speed). $50 for unlimited/unlimited. Add $20 for phone, and stll cheapest way to go...
Merry Christmas

sbaeder said:
the issue to consider is that BB will sell you the 2 year plan, which continues the "subsidy" (we all know it's baked into the monthly price, RIGHT?) even after you pay of the phone. Consider a tmobile store - and a value plan, where there is more of an up front cost (possibly), but the value plan is a purchase of the phone as a transparent process, and when it's paid for (20 months?) you keep the phone, and the monthly price drops.
If you can do a "small buisiness" plan - go for that! $40 per month to 1000min and unlimited (5GB at 4G speed). $50 for unlimited/unlimited. Add $20 for phone, and stll cheapest way to go...
Merry Christmas
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Yea I went with the s3 with best buy pretty cheap..I did have to upgrade my data plan but only 10 more than I was paying for 200mb now I get about 5g.
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Thanks guys for all your help appreciated merry christmas
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I have bought all my phones from BB. I love it and service is great! (Not just saying it Because I work there)
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DroidModder said:
I have bought all my phones from BB. I love it and service is great! (Not just saying it Because I work there)
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Yeah I notice customer reps actually are not bots too.. I spoke to a few they seem to be well acknowledge and actually have a soul lol.
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Plus you get a free 1 year warranty for the stuff that's suppose to come for free, Like a defective unit .buying with T-Mobile you have to pay a monthly fee for that same coverage
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Best buy price match

Does best buy price match? I can get the s3 for 50 on a new contract through tmobile through my jobs discount will tmobile. Only problem is its done online and they have to ship the phone and its a mail in rebate. If i print it out and take it to best buy will they price match and I get the phone same day?
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I think they do. But it has to be a published price, so I don't think your employee discount will count. They need like a newspaper ad or to be able to pull up a webpage (like Amazon) by themselves and see the cheaper published price.

Do they match the retail price? If so take the picture of Costco's retail price and bring it in and have them sell you the phone for $350 off contract.

This question isn't even in the wrong section, it's on the wrong website.

swehes said:
Do they match the retail price? If so take the picture of Costco's retail price and bring it in and have them sell you the phone for $350 off contract.
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Costco is selling the s3 for $350 off contract?
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No way, just got from Costco on contract because without was like every body else.
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Ok heres the thing. Even if they price match or not best buy does not sell the phones at their stores anymore that has to be done online or over the phone. Atleast thats what I was told for my wifes phone which I just got like 2weeks ago on sale for $50 which was a s3 . Maybe just maybe yours might sell it in stores idk. Like I said thats just what I was told. But the bright side is they got shipping for like 5 bucks comes in 3days flat

Yeah that's my problem I'll be without a phone for a week because I have a sprint s3 but ex cut it off. So im selling that paying 400 deposit and getting tmobile
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juny51 said:
Ok heres the thing. Even if they price match or not best buy does not sell the phones at their stores anymore that has to be done online or over the phone. Atleast thats what I was told for my wifes phone which I just got like 2weeks ago on sale for $50 which was a s3 . Maybe just maybe yours might sell it in stores idk. Like I said thats just what I was told. But the bright side is they got shipping for like 5 bucks comes in 3days flat
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You can buy Verizon, sprint and at&t in store but T-Mobile you have to order online or they can do it for you. That's how it is over here at least.
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shehade08 said:
You can buy Verizon, sprint and at&t in store but T-Mobile you have to order online or they can do it for you. That's how it is over here at least.
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Yup same here another silly policy from tmobile, maybe they think you would leave them and join other carriers if your at the store. That tells you how sucky and not confident they are.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Yup same here another silly policy from tmobile, maybe they think you would leave them and join other carriers if your at the store. That tells you how sucky and not confident they are.
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It's not a policy made by T-Mobile. By federal law, a retail store cannot sell all 4 main carriers (don't ask me why). Therefore it is up to the resaler to choose which 3 they want to sell. For example, Target chose not to sell Sprint.
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Dear sprint reps

If you haven't noticed yet, for every optimus G sale reported on rewards me is $20. New and upgrade. Even if your coworkers don't like the phone, that should be incentive enough. Maybe with this we can get a larger community here
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Meh. Its hard to sell a phone we can't even get in stock.
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_Epic said:
Meh. Its hard to sell a phone we can't even get in stock.
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That was before. Its no longer on backorder. We just got 20 in and their now in stock in every one of our locations. Also available through asurion and AE.
We went through this exact same issue with the s3 multiple times and as well with the iPhone 5. That phone is still on backorder through sprints insurance. Lg releases a popular device and it goes on backorder everyone freaks out and claims an eol which turned out to be a mistake (that is now fixed).
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This is also for people who work at an indirect store.
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This is also for people who work at an indirect store.
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ArchTelecom
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I'm a tech at a Preferred Retailer... sales contests on SRM make be sad LoL.
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CelticNinja said:
I'm a tech at a Preferred Retailer... sales contests on SRM make be sad LoL.
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why are you sad? you are eligible too..
anyways here is a new contest through LG themselves. this one is kinda nice. tvs. vacations. money. ect.
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first time uploading an image through the xda website... it seemed very compressed on my screen so below is a download link to the official LG contest.
http://www.box.net/s/amfsx9v4nfyiht9ywc1a

I'm a tech at a 3rd party dealer. Been using SRM for almost 2 years. Repair traffic is low, so I get to sell phones as well. I can totally understand _Epic though. Especially during the BOGO period, it was nearly impossible to get your hands on one, much less two.

phreak777 said:
I'm a tech at a 3rd party dealer. Been using SRM for almost 2 years. Repair traffic is low, so I get to sell phones as well. I can totally understand _Epic though. Especially during the BOGO period, it was nearly impossible to get your hands on one, much less two.
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sold 4 today... 6 yesterday... got 12 more this afternoon just because we asked for more.. they are extremely easy to get ahold of now
edit: im also a tech. we have 4 out 7 at our store. and it still seems slow. we spend most our time selling phones than fixing them. sometimes its easier for us to push an upgrade, take the GP from that than to fix their phone lol. i love srm deals. though i have won some type of prize from nearly all of them including a free S3 and Evo LTE.

tsdeaton said:
sold 4 today... 6 yesterday... got 12 more this afternoon just because we asked for more.. they are extremely easy to get ahold of now
edit: im also a tech. we have 4 out 7 at our store. and it still seems slow. we spend most our time selling phones than fixing them. sometimes its easier for us to push an upgrade, take the GP from that than to fix their phone lol. i love srm deals. though i have won some type of prize from nearly all of them including a free S3 and Evo LTE.
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Our sales volume is also pretty low, so no real chances of winning phones via SRM. Although I have won several through internal contests. Including my LGOG