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Hey all,
I know the case isnt out yet, but how long does it usually take them to release it after the phone has been released?
I could have sworn i saw somewhere that we should expect to see it by the end of august.
When you consider there is still not an otterbox for the Incredible or Desire that have been out much longer do not expect one anytime soon.
Usually about a year after the phones debut
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Usually a year but seidio already has a case out and extended battery. I personally like seidio over otter box.
And yes I know its not 360 protection like otter.
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I dunno. The iPhone 4's case is already out, and that phone is not even close to a year old. I guess it just depends on the popularity of that particular device. Hopefully it's released soon because I work in the oil industry, and my phone is likely to see accidental abuse (if it ever ships)!
They also have cases for the Incredible, which has not been out very long.
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im just worried because the moto droid one didnt fit well at all
grndnpnd said:
im just worried because the moto droid one didnt fit well at all
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probably because its a slider, My old iphone one fit perfect
fiktion said:
I dunno. The iPhone 4's case is already out, and that phone is not even close to a year old. I guess it just depends on the popularity of that particular device. Hopefully it's released soon because I work in the oil industry, and my phone is likely to see accidental abuse (if it ever ships)!
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This is the one place when talking about how many handsets of a single phone can come into play and mean something. Since the iPhone sells so many handsets they have a built in market for the product where for android our market is spread across many handsets. So if you were making a case it only makes sense to make it first and right away for the one that sells so many instead of 20 differnet ones.
One of their reps told me their "average" time to market was 2 months after release.
baniels said:
One of their reps told me their "average" time to market was 2 months after release.
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They are trying to get better about dates but 2 months is garbage. They still do not have a case for the Incredible, Desire or EVO all have been out over 2 months and the first two have been out 4 months.
Finally just bought regular case and a zag screen protector. Not waiting around anymore.
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I don't understand how people can take such a slim and sexy phone... and then bulk it up with one of these gigantic cases...
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fiktion said:
I dunno. The iPhone 4's case is already out, and that phone is not even close to a year old. I guess it just depends on the popularity of that particular device. Hopefully it's released soon because I work in the oil industry, and my phone is likely to see accidental abuse (if it ever ships)!
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Consider how many iPhones per day are sold versus how many Droid X devices. It's really in Otterbox's best interest to cater to the iPhone first and foremost.
ngsm13 said:
I don't understand how people can take such a slim and sexy phone... and then bulk it up with one of these gigantic cases...
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The bigger, the better.
The case I have on my X atm is actually pretty slim and has saved it from being mangled twice already. Even with the case it is still just as slim as my Samsung Eternity is (my AT&T phone).
i was just on the otterbox website and they have cases available for the droid x! idk if anyone has notice that yet lol
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i was just on the otterbox website and they have cases available for the droid x! idk if anyone has notice that yet lol
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They aren't available yet. It's still the notification by email thing... They just have the designs and individual choices up now.
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They aren't available yet. It's still the notification by email thing... They just have the designs and individual choices up now.
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ahhh i didn't see that lol. no wonder i didnt see the "buy" button lol
If your looking for a case, head over to Verizon. They have there lte galaxy nexus accessories in stock! Guess what, perfect fit!
pic was small, so i made a vid.. enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvTXe9XlRV0&feature=colike
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Nice...but your pic requires binoculars to see...
How much was it?
And isnt the verizon version suppose to be thicker?
Too blurry to see. I hope this means we won't have different cases for the lte and gsm version. I was worried this would make finding accessories a pain in the ass. I don't usually use a case but it's nice to have around.
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I believe the LTE version is .5mm thicker, but the cases should be pretty universal...
Sorry guys but pic was taken on the move. I'm at a party now. Will try to take a better one later or tomorrow morning. I'm to drunk to right now. Lol. But. It's a perfect fit, trust me
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If your looking for a case, head over to Verizon. They have there lte galaxy nexus accessories in stock! Guess what, perfect fit!
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Tried verizon online and can't even find the phone
I cant see the pic
Could it not be smaller the pic?
Do they have any docks?
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Nice...but your pic requires binoculars to see...
How much was it?
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30 bucks.. worth it though
Went by a local Verizon store tonight. Asked about cases and screen protectors. Pulled my GNEX out to reinforce what I was asking about.
Blank stares followed by "uh, no we don't carry them" comments. Basically they acted like they saw something from the future and had no clue.
Op , were they on the floor or did you have to ask them to "check the back?"
I may try a few other stores tomorrow.
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I got the black silicone case and 3pack of screen protectors. The case is meh...but the screen protectors are actually pretty nice!
They didn't have the accessories "on the floor"...had to ask for them. Man did I feel elitist after they gawked for a good 10 mins playing with my nexus..lol
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Went by a local Verizon store tonight. Asked about cases and screen protectors. Pulled my GNEX out to reinforce what I was asking about.
Blank stares followed by "uh, no we don't carry them" comments. Basically they acted like they saw something from the future and had no clue.
Op , were they on the floor or did you have to ask them to "check the back?"
I may try a few other stores tomorrow.
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They where definitely in the back
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So you just ask if they have accessories for a phone that has not been announced and they go to the back, get them, and sell them to you?
Just sounds suspect. Did you basically tell them you know they have them and ask to buy? Like "I know you guys have accessories for this phone but don't have the phone yet but look I have a GSM one and want to buy the screen cover/case. Thanks."
I'm sure it sounds like an obvious question but when I tried yesterday they instantly said "nope we have nothing of the sort" while I feel they had some in the back...almost like they were't allowed to acknowledge them or sell them.
So no on the dock then?
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So you just ask if they have accessories for a phone that has not been announced and they go to the back, get them, and sell them to you?
Just sounds suspect. Did you basically tell them you know they have them and ask to buy? Like "I know you guys have accessories for this phone but don't have the phone yet but look I have a GSM one and want to buy the screen cover/case. Thanks."
I'm sure it sounds like an obvious question but when I tried yesterday they instantly said "nope we have nothing of the sort" while I feel they had some in the back...almost like they were't allowed to acknowledge them or sell them.
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Please tell me why i would have a reason to lie? the original employee acted like he did not know, i then asked for the manager. Manager s a fellow Android enthusiasts and i guess sympathetic. Truth is all Verizon regional managers have one and have bee holding trainings with the stores on the phone and ICS. He even went on to tell me theres is coming the 8th/9th. Most likely that Thursday.Displays,paperwork and accessories are already in store. Original launch ws supposed to be Thanksgiving midnight, but was cancelled. If he was bs'ing me IDK. but it all falls in line with the rumors online
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So no on the dock then?
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Whoa man chill out. When did I say you lied? I just said getting accessories for an unreleased phone is hit or miss.
I've visited 4 Verizon stores in Utah today and all are mum about cases and screen protectors for the GNEX. I'm 0 for 4 and just wanted to know what the magic word was that convinces them to sell these accessories to you because nothing is working for me.
Sheesh.
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Whoa man chill out. When did I say you lied? I just said getting accessories for an unreleased phone is hit or miss.
I've visited 4 Verizon stores in Utah today and all are mum about cases and screen protectors for the GNEX. I'm 0 for 4 and just wanted to know what the magic word was that convinces them to sell these accessories to you because nothing is working for me.
Sheesh.
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im sorry i did not mean to come off like that.. Maybe it was the fact that i went in there with a not going to take a no for answer attitude. Try walking in a saying " I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus from overseas. I know it is going to be an exclusive here with you guys. I was told when i called that you had accessories in stock in preparation for your DEC 8TH release. I would like to buy one now.. Thanks" then show him the phone and my video if ya like
Actually its more like some reps/managers are so snooty they dont want to bother going to the back because the commission is not big enough. Try buying a phone and see how much they bend over.
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If anyone is interested, just got off the phone with Liquipel support and they informed me that they should be supporting the Galaxy S 3 within the next 2 weeks. If you are not sure what it is, here is a link http://www.liquipel.com/in-action/
not trying that with my phone! But could be cool!
hmm, Id give it a shot... wonder if it voids any warranties? Didnt read whole site yet But damn that woman that passes by few seconds in is hott!
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hmm, Id give it a shot... wonder if it voids any warranties? Didnt read whole site yet But damn that woman that passes by few seconds in is hott!
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If they have to open it to apply it, it would.
When I watched the demo at CES they stated they do not need to open the device. They put the phone into a machine that released a 'fog' which spreads through the phone which waterproofs it.
looks neat and if you are one of those people dropping $40 on a case you probably wouldnt mind dropping the $60ish it looks like it costs. I'll be considering this.
How do water damage indicators work with this?
No way that's a real woman sitting in that chair. She got splashed and didn't say a word?! Isn't this the same thing they have a t Best Buys. There's a big jar full of water with an iphone sitting at the bottom.
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No way that's a real woman sitting in that chair. She got splashed and didn't say a word?! Isn't this the same thing they have a t Best Buys. There's a big jar full of water with an iphone sitting at the bottom.
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That's just to sell their protection plan/insurance I think..
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That's just to sell their protection plan/insurance I think..
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Isn't that for the life case?
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Isn't that for the life case?
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ya we do that with the lifeproof cases in our store too. sound still works submerged, so we play pandora and drop it in a bucket of water lol
stretchwookie said:
ya we do that with the lifeproof cases in our store too. sound still works submerged, so we play pandora and drop it in a bucket of water lol
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which mobile do you work at? I just left 440 last year.
thacounty said:
which mobile do you work at? I just left 440 last year.
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i work at a preferred retailer called wireless experts. ive never heard of 440
stretchwookie said:
i work at a preferred retailer called wireless experts. ive never heard of 440
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GotYa. I guess Life Case gives that to everyone haha. I worked for Best Buy Mobile 440.
Yatyas said:
If anyone is interested, just got off the phone with Liquipel support and they informed me that they should be supporting the Galaxy S 3 within the next 2 weeks. If you are not sure what it is, here is a link http://www.liquipel.com/in-action/
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Thanks for the update, they have yet to respond to any of my e-mail inquires about it and as far as I can tell Hz0 only deals with OEMs, I can't wait.
Can't wait to freak people out by using my Cell Phone as an underwater camera @ the pool lol.
Galaxy S III on Liquipel
Liquipel is now offering the Level II Slosh & Slip Protection option for the Galaxy S III
Not really happy that it's only Level II, but my phone is on the way.
I wish with this kind of technology, phone manufacturers would just add this to their manufacturing processes. obviously no one would because it would be higher cost and less revenue from non covered accidental damage.... Sigh
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Thanks for the update, they have yet to respond to any of my e-mail inquires about it and as far as I can tell Hz0 only deals with OEMs, I can't wait.
Can't wait to freak people out by using my Cell Phone as an underwater camera @ the pool lol.
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Good luck with that... This isn't designed so you can take your phone in the pool. Read the faqs and disclaimers.
Looks like the site was updated for the same price as everything else the s3 get "slap proofed" very disappointed and looking for alternatives.
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Liquipel...
I got Liquipel on my iPhone 4 back in June and it’s saved it from getting destroyed at least three times. I even dropped it in a bubbling jacuzzi and it survived. I’ve been a believer ever since. You can’t tell anything has been done to it either, it comes back all clean in a nice metal container with a microfiber pouch. None of the water sensor stickers changed color when it got wet so even if it fails I can get a new phone on Apple. All in all I’d say its worth the $59. You no longer have to worry about losing a phone over a spilled drink or a little rain. Just makes you feel good.
Liquipel is going to be at CES again this year can’t wait to check out the show, I hear rumors of a machine doing free treatments at the show. :good:
I have always owned and loved android devices since the g1. I always got carrier branded devices and switch every so often. I thought it would make sense to grab a gsm nexus so I started researching, and boy did I research. I thought that the price of a gnex from google is not bad and i had enought money to get one, but for whatever reason i figured i'd check ebay, but they sell for the same or more used. so I checked craigslist- on payday i saw what looked like a great deal... new gnex with extra battery 300, so i contacted the dude and met up about 40 minutes drive. the phone was in new condition there was the extra battery and vanilla ics, tried it made a call so i took it. while driving away i started playing with it.. i went to the camera app, got a message stating to insert sd card, i was like wth a gnex with an sd card. then i got a call the there was a flashing led at the bottom. i got home and examined it well, turns out its a fake ( my fingernail can operate the capacitve sereen) it looks so damn real... now im screwed out of 300 bux. I was so upset i went to google and got a new one, so I should have it soon... learnt my lesson well.- i really didnt think that fake phones existed and damn they did a great job... i think ill just give it to my son- he will by happy to have it
Pics or it didn't happen LOL. Can we see it? Wanna see how good of a "job" they did.
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^^ this. and you never bothered playing around with one in a Verizon store or Sprint store before you did this? dude...live and learn i guess.
nevr thought to play around with one, i was just going off youtube, but seriously its a DAMN good job will add SLR pics tomorro
You didn't notice the feel of a resistive screen? It is distinctly different from a
Capacitive screen. Also always check the about phone, storage, EVERYTHING. I hope you learned your lesson, sucks for you :3
PS fingernails can't operate capacitive screens
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I would love to see this too. I mean, it sucks, but it's also a fantastic lesson to everyone out there. Don't buy things used carelessly. Ever.
I want to see this as well, I tend to avoid Craig's list nowadays. After I nearly got into a fist fight with a man after deciding not to purchase his phone which he would not let me hold nor turn on...
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I want to see this as well, I tend to avoid Craig's list nowadays. After I nearly got into a fist fight with a man after deciding not to purchase his phone which he would not let me hold nor turn on...
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HAHAHAHA
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I gotta see this fake. Sorry for your luck
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I knew someone who bought a phone shop display fake phone as the seller told him it wouldn't turn on as the battery was flat. DOH!
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subscribing. wanna see how good the imitations are now.
i just tried looking them up to find one i cant seem to find a fake one anywhere, but i did find some really good fake phones however and by good i mean they look really close to the original.
I did a search I think this is a fake http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...citive-screen-WIFI-5-0MP-GPS-wholesalers.html
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I did a search I think this is a fake http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...citive-screen-WIFI-5-0MP-GPS-wholesalers.html
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Yeah that's a fake. The site even looks like amazon, with the way it's laid out and even some of the graphics.
This is why I like buying things eBay over CraigsList. eBay has gone to great lengths to protect buyers. With that being said it is such a pain any more to sell things on eBay (major hassle listing/shipping items, excessive fees, picky buyers) which is why I usually won't sell things on eBay any more.
In your case though you got a fake phone, which may have been hard to tell when you bought it but hypothetically if it were a Verizon phone for example it could have been completely real but may have been stolen and had a bad ESN. Even then though I believe you can check with the carrier to see if the ESN is clean. I guess what it boils down to is you just have to be very cautious whenever buying something from an 'un-trusted' source.
On a side note, I just received my Verizon Nexus that I bought on eBay for $240. This thing was listed at 'Used' but it is seriously in like new condition, not a scratch or scuff on it (and it came with a nice case). I am absolutely loving the phone so far. Only thing I don't like is that I didn't upgrade to it sooner.
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Yeah that's a fake. The site even looks like amazon, with the way it's laid out and even some of the graphics.
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There is a video on YouTube with the creators of this knockoff... pretty interesting
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I want to see this as well, I tend to avoid Craig's list nowadays. After I nearly got into a fist fight with a man after deciding not to purchase his phone which he would not let me hold nor turn on...
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:laugh: Kick his ass Seabass!
I'm staying away from eBay and craigslist from now on, just for certain things I guess- i got a sweet shih tzu puppy for 300 bux on CL so I guess in the end it all evens out. I'll just get a simple mobile sim and give it to my kid, so its not a total loss, he will be happy with it. I'm just amazed of what a good job they did with it. and the fingernail test is how I narrowed it down - compared it to my girl's SG2. Im getting withdrawals waiting for the real phone to ship from google.
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I'm staying away from eBay and craigslist from now on, just for certain things I guess- i got a sweet shih tzu puppy for 300 bux on CL so I guess in the end it all evens out. I'll just get a simple mobile sim and give it to my kid, so its not a total loss, he will be happy with it. I'm just amazed of what a good job they did with it. and the fingernail test is how I narrowed it down - compared it to my girl's SG2. Im getting withdrawals waiting for the real phone to ship from google.
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Pictures! Please!? I'm dying to see the fake. :silly: :cyclops:
I wouldn't say he was careless. How many people have reported purchasing a FAKE Galaxy Nexus. I personally didn't even know they existed. I'm sure this could happen more than we like to think. Know we know to be even more careful.
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So after work last night we all got together to drink some beers and talk I took out phone to call the wife and phone slipped out my hand tried to grab it in the air and just added more force for impact now my GS2 looks like this :crying:
Now i need some help or the best place to replace screen maybe even looking to change it to a different color I am in California
And I don't drink
Dam
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It pains me to see that. Sorry man.
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Sadly i've noticed from my old vibrant that the gorilla glass is not what's it's made out to be... When you take your phone apart you'll see.. If you bend the glass it breaks with ease, and if you put pressure in one small area it's done for. I swear plexiglass is stronger than the ****.
check Amazon man. it cost about 50 bucks for the whole housing u can even find it in white
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check Amazon man. it cost about 50 bucks for the whole housing u can even find it in white
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EBay revealed a new screen to cost up around 180 bucks. I say buy a new phone.
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I was afraid that this would happen to my phone so I bought a Ballistics case for it (since Otterbox decided NOT to make a grossly over-priced case for the T989). Anyway, I'm sorry this happened to you
I would scour ebay for parts or see if someone is selling a defunct t989 you could buy and scavenge the parts. You shouldn't have to pay more than $200 including shipping.
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I was afraid that this would happen to my phone so I bought a Ballistics case for it (since Otterbox decided NOT to make a grossly over-priced case for the T989). Anyway, I'm sorry this happened to you
I would scour ebay for parts or see if someone is selling a defunct t989 you could buy and scavenge the parts. You shouldn't have to pay more than $200 including shipping.
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That's the price of a new phone...
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That's the price of a new phone...
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Not if he has to pay full price....this is why I get insurance....took me washing my phone 4 years ago and I have had insurance on every phone I have had sense.....
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Not if he has to pay full price....this is why I get insurance....took me washing my phone 4 years ago and I have had insurance on every phone I have had sense.....
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I use to have insurance. But after paying ten bucks a month for 22 months, plus the 100 deductible, that's outrageous for a refurbished device. They go for 200 on Craigslist in my area. Insurance is a rip off.. in my experience
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Well 9 times out of 10 when I have had to use the insurance....I have gotten a new phone and the few refurbished ones I got were all defective so then I called up and got a brand new one the next day....I will say not finding much in the way of G2s for less than 200 around here much yet....I got one for 180 but I got lucky
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Well 9 times out of 10 when I have had to use the insurance....I have gotten a new phone and the few refurbished ones I got were all defective so then I called up and got a brand new one the next day....I will say not finding much in the way of G2s for less than 200 around here much yet....I got one for 180 but I got lucky
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Ha I had a very poor experience with asurion.. every time I got a device it was defective, I ended up taking two apart and melding it into one functional device. Glad your experience was better!
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beezie916 said:
Well 9 times out of 10 when I have had to use the insurance....I have gotten a new phone and the few refurbished ones I got were all defective so then I called up and got a brand new one the next day....I will say not finding much in the way of G2s for less than 200 around here much yet....I got one for 180 but I got lucky
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Wait, you've used insurance 10 times? And 9 of them were new? You def need it.
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Wait, you've used insurance 10 times? And 9 of them were new? You def need it.
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He said 9/10...
It could have been more that 10 times lol
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That sucks, but please tell us more about the stick figure holding a knife in your picture...
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I use to have insurance. But after paying ten bucks a month for 22 months, plus the 100 deductible, that's outrageous for a refurbished device. They go for 200 on Craigslist in my area. Insurance is a rip off.. in my experience
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Not really because you get warranty for life you can have as many exchange as you want even when you brick your phone plus it works for any phone that is or was used to your sim card so I think paying my end 5 bucks is well worth it.
And by the way you are right, if i ever crack my screen I prefer to get a new one. people the repair cell phone screens never leave as it used to be. you can tell a lot that the screen been replaced
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Wait, you've used insurance 10 times? And 9 of them were new? You def need it.
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Hahaha the only phone I got from a warranty exchange that was new from tmobile was when my sensation got a power button defect and tmobile gave me the amaze brand new in box as a warranty exchange. then a few days later i guess they figure about the glitch because the amaze was not long since it came out and took it off from their system as a alternative phone lol.
but guess what I'm kinda tik off from tmobile is that I called to change a plan for my sons phone and the rep could hear an echo so we ketp talking and she said that if I wanted a warranty exchange, my answer was there is no point on getting the same phone that my have the screen bleed or else cause of samsung defect and she had the guts to gave me these alternative phone that I was like omg I better stick to what i have.
1. HTC AMAZE 4G I already had it sold it for the sensation
2. Sidekick 4g
3. Nokia Lumia.
4. Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
5. HTC HD2
Phones that are not even compatible to the S2
Warranty exchange and insurance claim is different. You can exchange as many times as you like but you can only claim insurance twice in 365 days.
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The other difference with an insurance claim is you have to pay a deductable of about 130 per claim when you have the TMOBILE US insurance. I had the insurance on my last phone the HD2 and never used it. Have it on the SG2 as well. Have no idea what you get when you have to file a claim, lesser phone if the phone is discontinued or refurbished?
I had coverage on other phones with SquareTrade and their servce was great. Bought a used phone off eBay, put on the coverage. If something happens, they basically refund the cost for up to two years. Not considering the insurance is dirt cheap compared to the TMobile monthly cost.
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So after work last night we all got together to drink some beers and talk I took out phone to call the wife and phone slipped out my hand tried to grab it in the air and just added more force for impact now my GS2 looks like this :crying:
Now i need some help or the best place to replace screen maybe even looking to change it to a different color I am in California
And I don't drink
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Ouch! Well, if this will make it feel better, I've had worse:
Phone + Pavement + Bus # 85 = I'll leave the state of the phone to your imagination. I will, however, say that the SIM card inside was also dead.
And if that didn't make you feel better, I hope it at least made you laugh (I can tell you I wasn't laughing when I saw the result of this combo). That was expen$ive.
Ok, here's the deal: the glass on your phone is just that: glass. What makes it strong is that it's laminated: several layers of glass at tension against each other. You compromise one layer, the entire piece of glass is garbage, it cracks in a spiderweb pattern like what you see. So your glass is a goner.
What about the digitizer under it? Test it very carefully: touch everywhere on your screen and test if the phone will detect it. If not, your digitizer is gone too, you do need that $180 screen assembly. What about the LCD? Any dead pixels / lines / areas?
HOWEVER
If the LCD and the digitizer still work, there is some hope yet: your glass is broken, but your phone still works! What you need to do now is find a way to glue it together again. It will never be like new. It will never be strong again, and your phone will probably die a nasty screen death within a year or so, but that's a year you don't have to buy another phone. I think Walmart has some service to repair broken glass (at least here it does). If the digitizer works, that is. IF it works. And IF your LCD is not damaged. And IF that service is what it claims to be.
Don't expect miracles, your best case scenario is a phone with visual artifacts from the broken glass.
Damn ...
Heard they were now selling our phone for $299 brand new. Not sure how much truth there is to that since I'm in Canada but worth looking into.
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