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[Q] T-Mobile Galaxy Nexus?

Is there any bew on a T-Mobile Galaxy Nexus? I know during the press conference they said that there wouls be an LTE and an HSPA+ version, so that would hint to a T-Mobile release but i was wondering if anything was official yet.
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I have no doubt that T mobile will get it, mainly because they were the only one to get the Nexus one and the first to get the Nexus S

I think besides Verizon, TMobile will get it because the GN can support the AWS spectrum out of the box! That will be a huge point in sales

I reallllllly want it to because... Well i think it's obvious
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I went last night to tmobile store to check on the SGS2. I really not wow with the phone. I really want nexus I sold my sensation for it. Now I am using Samsung Gravity old school I can't wait till this phone comes out to tmobile

The SGSII was going to be my next phone until i watched the Nexus press conference and it just blew me away so unless it's a ridiculous price, im getting the GN
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I can't wait for it! It NEEDS to be announced officially for T-Mobile already. I really hope it's subsidized too!

Juls317 said:
The SGSII was going to be my next phone until i watched the Nexus press conference and it just blew me away so unless it's a ridiculous price, im getting the GN
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always the phones come to the US with similar price. It will not be more than 600$ without contract and almost 200 to 250$ with 2 yrs agreement. hopefully it comes to best buy as soon as it release.

I'm hoping that Tmo will get it otherwise I'll go to verizon...

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I'm hoping that Tmo will get it otherwise I'll go to verizon...
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I had the previous nexus devices on Tmo and I loved being on Tmo, when i got stationed up here in Montana i was so sad i would have to switch to VZW, but now i dont feel so bad

I'm 99% sure they will fire the fact in the presentation it had 42mbps support for HSPA+ and tmobile is the only US company for that plus it supports tmobiles bands and they always got the nexus first so I believe they will and hope so as well
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Yeah the wait to find a release date is painful.
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It's a pentaband phone as several have mentioned on other threads so even if it's the HSPA+ version is not sold in the US, you'll be able to import it and it'll work on T-Mobile's network. Also the GSM version did get approved by the FCC about 1-2 weeks ago (LTE version has yet to come through) which is leading me to believe one of three things: 1 there will be no VZW exclusivity and they'll launch LTE and HSPA+ same day, 2 VZW will have limited exclusivity and be able to sell the LTE version in their stores while you have to order the HSPA+ from Google/Best Buy/or another retailer, or 3 there's an issue with the LTE version that they're still working out which is why it's still hush hush on a launch day. Either way, I will get a GSM version of this phone by the end of the year even if I have to import one from overseas.

slowz3r said:
I had the previous nexus devices on Tmo and I loved being on Tmo, when i got stationed up here in Montana i was so sad i would have to switch to VZW, but now i dont feel so bad
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maybe it's a misplaced attachment to tmo...but like you said to switch to VZW is not a bad thing

Rumor has it that it will release on November 10 on Verizon first. Verizon may get exclusivity for a few months and then other carriers would get it as well. But thats just my two cents
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qreffie said:
It's a pentaband phone as several have mentioned on other threads so even if it's the HSPA+ version is not sold in the US, you'll be able to import it and it'll work on T-Mobile's network. Also the GSM version did get approved by the FCC about 1-2 weeks ago (LTE version has yet to come through) which is leading me to believe one of three things: 1 there will be no VZW exclusivity and they'll launch LTE and HSPA+ same day, 2 VZW will have limited exclusivity and be able to sell the LTE version in their stores while you have to order the HSPA+ from Google/Best Buy/or another retailer, or 3 there's an issue with the LTE version that they're still working out which is why it's still hush hush on a launch day. Either way, I will get a GSM version of this phone by the end of the year even if I have to import one from overseas.
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I've had the thought that I would be able to buy them off contract online or through some retailer like best buy day one.
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No contract this phone will be pushing almost 800 dollars. It has some very expensive hardware under the hood.

Fasinationinmotion said:
No contract this phone will be pushing almost 800 dollars. It has some very expensive hardware under the hood.
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No way.... They have to be competitive

I doubt it'll push $800 of contract. You can't use the prices from non-US retailers to gauge what it'll cost in the US because their prices include VAT and our dollar has fallen weaker than their currency. Instead look at what similarly priced devices are going for off contract and you'll get a better idea of what it'll be. I highly doubt it'll cost more than $600-$650 for the 32GB LTE version (GSM should be cheaper since Verizon charges a premium on LTE right now) and the 16GB version will likely be around $550USD off contract. I wish they'd hurry up and announce some official release dates and pricing so all these speculative pricing/carrier threads would die.

The 16gb version will probably be $529. I dont think many have contemplated the fact that google might be subsidizing the nexus line of phones seeing as the previous ones were $529. Im hoping a 32 gb gsm version is released and doesnt clock in at more $600.
I voided my warranty and your mum.

anyone else holding their breath for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus tomorrow? vote!

with all these delays.. just read 12/8... is anyone still hoping for a 11/21 launch?

Nope. F*ck you Verizon.

just hope for 12/8 and if it comes sooner be happy...
i'm on att and not changing so either i import now, or i wait and hope best buy has one unlocked sometime this year. i want to import but i'm afraid if i do something awesome will happen like att will pick it up with lte or 32gb. that's just my luck...

I'm not gonna lie, I'm hopeful for it but I am pretty sure it won't be lol

wayneb02 said:
I'm not gonna lie, I'm hopeful for it but I am pretty sure it won't be lol
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This.
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chaosjh said:
just hope for 12/8 and if it comes sooner be happy...
i'm on att and not changing so either i import now, or i wait and hope best buy has one unlocked sometime this year. i want to import but i'm afraid if i do something awesome will happen like att will pick it up with lte or 32gb. that's just my luck...
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Lol don't worry about an LTE/GSM Nexus, if it actually happens it's going to come out next year at this rate. 32GB has pretty much been nixed save for Verizon's version. The leak for the Nexus in VZW tomorrow stated a WEB ONLY release, so it MIGHT still happen I guess, as December 1/8 is stating that's when they'll get it IN STORES with props and flyers, but I wouldn't hold my breath...
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dnlsmy said:
Lol don't worry about an LTE/GSM Nexus, if it actually happens it's going to come out next year at this rate. 32GB has pretty much been nixed save for Verizon's version. The leak for the Nexus in VZW tomorrow stated a WEB ONLY release, so it MIGHT still happen I guess, as December 1/8 is stating that's when they'll get it IN STORES with props and flyers, but I wouldn't hold my breath...
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actually google updated the spec sheet and eliminated a 32gb option

I will try and get this by Christmas I hope it comes out tomorrow so development can begin
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the Galaxy Nexus does not exist. it was made up by some UK folk. pictures/videos you say?.. all photoshop.

voxigenboy said:
the Galaxy Nexus does not exist. it was made up by some UK folk. pictures/videos you say?.. all photoshop.
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galaxy? sure. nexus? not even close...

chaosjh said:
just hope for 12/8 and if it comes sooner be happy...
i'm on att and not changing so either i import now, or i wait and hope best buy has one unlocked sometime this year. i want to import but i'm afraid if i do something awesome will happen like att will pick it up with lte or 32gb. that's just my luck...
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And then in 2013, when AT&T LTE is ready, you can use it!
When the Nexus launches on VZW I'm going to be switching from AT&T to Verizon. I've had AT&T for just about 10 years now, faithfully, but there are certain connections problems I'm just getting sick of dealing with. A few places that get no data connection at all, despite having full service and the bright H+ at the top of the phone (indicating HSPA+). I've already had 2 "4G" phones from AT&T (the Atrix 4G and now Samsung Galaxy S II) and I'm sick of dealing with dead spots.
That said, I believe it will be out on December 8th. Any sooner than that is probably just wishful thinking. If it *does* come out sooner I'll get it first day...but definitely not thinking it will.

hotleadsingerguy said:
And then in 2013, when AT&T LTE is ready, you can use it!
When the Nexus launches on VZW I'm going to be switching from AT&T to Verizon. I've had AT&T for just about 10 years now, faithfully, but there are certain connections problems I'm just getting sick of dealing with. A few places that get no data connection at all, despite having full service and the bright H+ at the top of the phone (indicating HSPA+). I've already had 2 "4G" phones from AT&T (the Atrix 4G and now Samsung Galaxy S II) and I'm sick of dealing with dead spots.
That said, I believe it will be out on December 8th. Any sooner than that is probably just wishful thinking. If it *does* come out sooner I'll get it first day...but definitely not thinking it will.
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i live in bentonville, ar home of walmart, well get it by this coming summer (planned) or no later than late fall. this is why i think i'll wait for a sweet(er) phone with lte...

Someone in another thread posted a link to Handtec's twitter page where they said they won't have stock until at least the 23rd, so the 21st is a definite no-go.
Why the hell they don't just put that on thier web site is baffling.

randypurcz said:
Someone in another thread posted a link to Handtec's twitter page where they said they won't have stock until at least the 23rd, so the 21st is a definite no-go.
Why the hell they don't just put that on thier web site is baffling.
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Handtec is talking about the HSPA+ international version.
This thread is talking about the US Verizon version.

martonikaj said:
Handtec is talking about the HSPA+ international version.
This thread is talking about the US Verizon version.
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Oops. Well then, being that I was just at VZ here in the US this afternoon, and the manager squinted his eyes and said "Galaxy what?", pretty much says it all.
It's pretty large store, and they had no accessories for it either. I would say tomorrow is not going to happen.

randypurcz said:
Oops. Well then, being that I was just at VZ here in the US this afternoon, and the manager squinted his eyes and said "Galaxy what?", pretty much says it all.
It's pretty large store, and they had no accessories for it either. I would say tomorrow is not going to happen.
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Aye. A friend of mine from highschool (has it already been 10 years? yikes) is a regional manager at VZW and he said he still doesn't have a date, but he also said Verizon probably won't tell the employees until it's very close to release because (in his words, not mine) Verizon employees don't have a track record for keeping their lips shut. He did promise me that he doesn't know when the date is and that he would tell me when he does.
chaosjh said:
i live in bentonville, ar home of walmart, well get it by this coming summer (planned) or no later than late fall. this is why i think i'll wait for a sweet(er) phone with lte...
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lol so another 6-10 months. The *NEXT* Nexus device could be out by then.

hotleadsingerguy said:
lol so another 6-10 months. The *NEXT* Nexus device could be out by then.
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now quite but yeah...

hotleadsingerguy said:
And then in 2013, when AT&T LTE is ready, you can use it!
When the Nexus launches on VZW I'm going to be switching from AT&T to Verizon. I've had AT&T for just about 10 years now, faithfully, but there are certain connections problems I'm just getting sick of dealing with. A few places that get no data connection at all, despite having full service and the bright H+ at the top of the phone (indicating HSPA+). I've already had 2 "4G" phones from AT&T (the Atrix 4G and now Samsung Galaxy S II) and I'm sick of dealing with dead spots.
That said, I believe it will be out on December 8th. Any sooner than that is probably just wishful thinking. If it *does* come out sooner I'll get it first day...but definitely not thinking it will.
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That's why I ditched At&t for T-Mobile. At home I have full bars but can't hold a call for nothing. My gf has at&t still and I can never hardly get a hold of her.
We had 4 people over once and we all had full bars but none of us could call out to order a pizza. My friends have labeled my area a cellular black hole. Most of my nieghbors have recently switched too.
T-Mobile works fine but not on the road so much. My work verizon blackberry seems to always work everywhere I go. So I'm thinking of upgrading the blackberry and get rid of my personal line on TMo.
I don't have extra money till Friday so doesn't matter to me. I'm gonna wait it out for a few after release to allow others to figure it out. I want to make sure its gonna suffice. I'm kinda leery of dopey relying on Verizon cause I tether my Asus Transformer when I travel and like to play with it alot.
LTE doesn't bother me. Ill just disable it most of the time to save battery. 3G is fast enough for me for day to day stuff.
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Galaxy Nexus passes FCC for AT&T

Hey guys, let me know if this isn't the right place for this, but it seems The GN has gotten the okay from the FCC to run on AT&T bands, 850 and 1900 I believe.
Do you guys think it will work for T-Mobile?
Id post a source but I cant, gonna have to ask you guys to google it haha

As with all other phones specifically for at&t only 2g will work for t-mobile as it needs 1700mhz for tmo3g.
Either way I saw this news earlier and still don't know what to make of it. I don't know if that means that at&t is interested or if it has something to do with Canada. It could even be just in case at&t becomes interested down the line who knows.

elstevodiablo said:
Hey guys, let me know if this isn't the right place for this, but it seems The GN has gotten the okay from the FCC to run on AT&T bands, 850 and 1900 I believe.
Do you guys think it will work for T-Mobile?
Id post a source but I cant, gonna have to ask you guys to google it haha
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The unlocked GN is pentaband HSPA+, meaning 3G on AT&T and T-Mobile.
If there was a version for AT&T with 850/1900, it would only get 2G on T-Mobile.

This phone is probably the one that is gone be in Canada for 650.00 off contract. Does anybody know if this phone will have Tmobile 3G/4G bands?
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NardVa said:
This phone is probably the one that is gone be in Canada for 650.00 off contract. Does anybody know if this phone will have Tmobile 3G/4G bands?
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No, the one going for sale in Canada was the one that passed the FCC 4 weeks ago, the i9250M. That is a Bell exclusive for 45 days. The i9250T, which just passed the FCC, is going to Rogers/Telus in Canada.

It makes no sense for them to release other models of this phone to att or T-Mobile because this supports them all. I am on T-Mobile USA and this phone gives me great speeds. Unless they make another one for att lte
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edgeicator said:
No, the one going for sale in Canada was the one that passed the FCC 4 weeks ago, the i9250M. That is a Bell exclusive for 45 days. The i9250T, which just passed the FCC, is going to Rogers/Telus in Canada.
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Actually all our carriers would have the same on as they all use networks that are the same frequency so there is no need for two phones

I'm on the fence on purchasing a Galaxy Nexus from a few uk online retailers. Anyone know when it's hitting the us with a gsm model? Should i wait or just pick one up? Getting the itch. Ready to let go of this iPhone 4S. Thanks!

serialtoon said:
I'm on the fence on purchasing a Galaxy Nexus from a few uk online retailers. Anyone know when it's hitting the us with a gsm model? Should i wait or just pick one up? Getting the itch. Ready to let go of this iPhone 4S. Thanks!
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I got one from negri electronics, expansys-usa has them also. I live in the us and I couldn't wait any longer and it was a little pricey, but completely worth it
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brian6685 said:
I got one from negri electronics, expansys-usa has them also. I live in the us and I couldn't wait any longer and it was a little pricey, but completely worth it
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Yea i see the crazy pricing, but if you really think about it, its not too far off from what the price will be here in the US when the GSM drops (assuming its 549-599$ + tax). For me its more about the hastle of having to deal with international shipments. I told myself i would never go that route to feed my addiction, but i really want this phone. Ive looked at Clove.co.uk, Expansys (or Expensive as i call it), Handtec. Im looking for the smoothest sale. I havent looked into Negri, but almost everyone i hear on these forums that has gone thru then had some issue, as well as going thru Handtec.

They aren't international. Negri is out of Vegas, and expansys USA is out of Illinois. They are the ones getting them internationally, you don't have to deal with that
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serialtoon said:
Yea i see the crazy pricing, but if you really think about it, its not too far off from what the price will be here in the US when the GSM drops (assuming its 549-599$ + tax). For me its more about the hastle of having to deal with international shipments. I told myself i would never go that route to feed my addiction, but i really want this phone. Ive looked at Clove.co.uk, Expansys (or Expensive as i call it), Handtec. Im looking for the smoothest sale. I havent looked into Negri, but almost everyone i hear on these forums that has gone thru then had some issue, as well as going thru Handtec.
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I ordered from Handtec on this past Tuesday at 1:30PM EST. My phone arrived at my door on Thursday 11:30AM EST. I used Google Checkout and had no issues.

clearym said:
I ordered from Handtec on this past Tuesday at 1:30PM EST. My phone arrived at my door on Thursday 11:30AM EST. I used Google Checkout and had no issues.
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Placed my order thru Negri electronics. Found a $35 off coupon online making the total $704 shipped. This will be phone #34 out of 34 phones i own. Addicted? Oh yea...posting this iPhone for sale on craigslist...what was i thinking!? Thanks for the support fellas.

Lol I used the same coupon and did overnight shipping, you won't be disappointed. I too have and go through WAY too many phones.
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Lol I used the same coupon and did overnight shipping, you won't be disappointed. I too have and go through WAY too many phones.
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Sweet! How fast did you recieve your unit? Whats funny is live in California and Vegas is about 4 hours away and i have Sunday-Monday off....very, very tempted. I chose Free shipping BTW. Im sure they wouldnt mind me coming by to scoop it up. Might as well gamble more money down the drain while im there...dilema...

nybmx said:
As with all other phones specifically for at&t only 2g will work for t-mobile as it needs 1700mhz for tmo3g.
Either way I saw this news earlier and still don't know what to make of it. I don't know if that means that at&t is interested or if it has something to do with Canada. It could even be just in case at&t becomes interested down the line who knows.
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Is the 1700MHz really gone or simply untested? Is it different hardware or are they simply inhibiting the 1700MHz with a different baseband firmware? And if so, can the 1700MHz be resurrected with a simple baseband swap? These carrier specific versions really are a PITA!

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Sweet! How fast did you recieve your unit? Whats funny is live in California and Vegas is about 4 hours away and i have Sunday-Monday off....very, very tempted. I chose Free shipping BTW. Im sure they wouldnt mind me coming by to scoop it up. Might as well gamble more money down the drain while im there...dilema...
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It came the day after I ordered it, and I'm in Atlanta. I did overnight shipping
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Funny post and replies.

Anyone know when GN will be available for T-Mobile

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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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!

[Q] Good time to buy? Which version?

Hey everyone!
I have been considering the S3 for sometime and have looked into different sellers and wanted to know your opinions.
I'd prefer to buy the S3 and use it with my tmobile prepaid plan. After looking, I've found the following,
The international version is available on amazon for ~$430 ,blue or white
EDIT: A lot of people on amazon say that Samsung warranty doesn't cover the international version in the US? is it true?
US version is available for $550 at T-Mobile.
My question is, is now a good time to buy the S3 considering its price? or is their an alternative that is better performance for the price?
I've had the Nexus 4 before but I didn't like the camera and battery life. Also, if anyone knows a better store to buy from it would be great.
My final question; is there a grey color of the international version? or is it only the US?
Thanks!

If you can afford a high end phone, buy the Google Edition of the HTC One or the Google Edition of the S4. Or wait for their new Motorola one.
That's what I'm doing next time I upgrade.

Hi, Thanks for the reply!
The issue is I am in desperate need for a cellphone, I am using a very old phone now. Also I don't want go for a high end phone as I will not need the features it has! My budget is ~$450. Main use would be camera, music, gps, note-taking. My main concern though is battery life (which is why I didn't like the N4)

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Hi, Thanks for the reply!
The issue is I am in desperate need for a cellphone, I am using a very old phone now. Also I don't want go for a high end phone as I will not need the features it has! My budget is ~$450. Main use would be camera, music, gps, note-taking. My main concern though is battery life (which is why I didn't like the N4)
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If you aren't going to use the power of a high end phone (maybe you will in the future), maybe get something like an S2. $550 is way too much for this phone. It's way too much when it's brand new. It's over a year old now. No thanks.
Or you could try Swappa. http://swappa.com/buy//samsung-galaxy-s-iii-tmobile
Never used the service before.

I'm really close to using swappa for the first time but hesitant cause I like to have the option to take the phone back if need be to T-Mobile for replacement on site. I say go for swappa if you ask the right questions to the seller of IMEI still good, and proof of phone not being in contract (paid in full, or paid up). I might put my s3 on there soon enough if it comes to that.
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But would you recommend the US or the International version? I'm leaning towards the US version because of the RAM and because the grey color is available with T-mobile!
There are some sellers on ebay that have it cheaper than Tmobile but I've never used ebay before and can't find an alternative to buy from.
Can anyone recommend a store from which I can buy it?

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But would you recommend the US or the International version? I'm leaning towards the US version because of the RAM and because the grey color is available with T-mobile!
There are some sellers on ebay that have it cheaper than Tmobile but I've never used ebay before and can't find an alternative to buy from.
Can anyone recommend a store from which I can buy it?
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www.swappa.com like said before. Also T-Mobile if planning to use on T-Mobile.
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Thanks I'm looking at it now. But is there a difference in the performance of the International and the US version? I can't settle on either one

I'm not 100% positive but I don't think the international version will give you hspa, only edge speeds, again not positive and not looking up radio bands of the two while driving (in line at circle k now) if no one jumps in to give info I'll answer when home and settled in.
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Only edge speeds on tmobile with the international version. Swappa is great and really easy to use. I've sold phones and bought some before as well.
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chrisram88 said:
Only edge speeds on tmobile with the international version. Swappa is great and really easy to use. I've sold phones and bought some before as well.
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I'm not 100% positive but I don't think the international version will give you hspa, only edge speeds, again not positive and not looking up radio bands of the two while driving (in line at circle k now) if no one jumps in to give info I'll answer when home and settled in.
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Thanks for the info, I did a comparison on gsmarena.com http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4238&idPhone2=4804
From what I see both phones are running on the same bands. Can somebody confirm? I might be looking in the wrong area.
EDIT: Looked it up and it seems that it depends on the area. Some areas only have the 1700 band for T-Mobile, which isn't supported by the international version.

Definitely get the T-Mobile version if you plan to stay with T-Mobile. $550 is too much for this phone as of now. I would recommend as the previous poster of a galaxy s2 which you can get brand new for $250. You can also try to buy a use s3 but be aware that T-Mobile phones can get blacklisted easily.
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Definitely get the T-Mobile version if you plan to stay with T-Mobile. $550 is too much for this phone as of now. I would recommend as the previous poster of a galaxy s2 which you can get brand new for $250. You can also try to buy a use s3 but be aware that T-Mobile phones can get blacklisted easily.
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Thanks for informing me about the blacklisting issue. I am thinking of buying it new from ebay but I can't find the right seller. even Swappa only has 3-4 phones and also I don't wanna buy it used.

Either buy locally and meet the seller at a tmobile store to have it checked out, or buy on ebay from a reputable seller. Otherwise T-Mobile is probably your best bet. Ive never used swappa, so I can't attest to that either way.
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jphantomx said:
But would you recommend the US or the International version? I'm leaning towards the US version because of the RAM and because the grey color is available with T-mobile!
There are some sellers on ebay that have it cheaper than Tmobile but I've never used ebay before and can't find an alternative to buy from.
Can anyone recommend a store from which I can buy it?
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International over US variant any day!
just go look at the booming development going on over there in the International i9300 forums...they already got a 4.2.2 leak, and plus, international variants always get the OTA Updates and dev support first. honestly the RAM doesn't matter, and the International i9300 has a Quad Core CPU over the US variants' Dual Core.
plus, on Amazon as you said, the International version is cheaper too, so why not.
oh and about HSPA 4G speeds: T-Mobile is slowly rolling out 2100 bands, which IS supported by the international i9300 Galaxy S III, so in certain areas of the US now, you WILL get 4G HSPA speeds.

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Either buy locally and meet the seller at a tmobile store to have it checked out, or buy on ebay from a reputable seller. Otherwise T-Mobile is probably your best bet. Ive never used swappa, so I can't attest to that either way.
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Thanks! I'll try ebay and swappa again. T-Mobile's price is way too much.
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International over US variant any day!
just go look at the booming development going on over there in the International i9300 forums...they already got a 4.2.2 leak, and plus, international variants always get the OTA Updates and dev support first. honestly the RAM doesn't matter, and the International i9300 has a Quad Core CPU over the US variants' Dual Core.
plus, on Amazon as you said, the International version is cheaper too, so why not.
oh and about HSPA 4G speeds: T-Mobile is slowly rolling out 2100 bands, which IS supported by the international i9300 Galaxy S III, so in certain areas of the US now, you WILL get 4G HSPA speeds.
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But what about the Warranty? a lot of reviews on amazon say that Samsung US won't cover the International version. Also I don't think T-Mobile will be rolling out the 2100 band in my area anytime soon as I don't live in a major city.
EDIT: Would the S4 mini be better than the S3 ? anyone?