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[Q]Buying Galaxy Nexus in Hong Kong

Hi,
Does anyone know if Hong Kong has launched the Galaxy Nexus? I am going to Hong Kong next Friday, where can I buy the Galaxy Nexus and accessories or the Korean version of Galaxy Nexus In Hong Kong?
Thank you in advance

Yes it has launched in hong Kong! My nexus was imported from there
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Which website did you order it from? Do you know where in Hong Kong I can get my hands on it hehe

I actually got it from a reseller here in the states that got it from hong Kong. I'm not sure which specific place you can buy it but I'm sure you can find s store if you look online. Might have to sift through some Chinese websites
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I'd imagine all the usual suspects will have them:
Wilson and Citylink specialize in mobile devices.
Fortress, Broadway and Suning sell all sorts of electronics
All phones in Hong Kong are required by law to be unlocked unless you are on contract. Of course, The GN is factory unlocked...
All that i named are chain stores - so you can feel safe buying from them. Price will vary though due to the nature of buying things in HK

It has been available since 15 Dec
Go to get it from some chain store would be better than those small shops, especially tourist area. They usually charge way higher than the suggested price.
The chain store would be selling at suggested price - hkd 5398 if my memory is good.
Screen protector is usually given as a free gift, and the staffs should help you applying it.
All GN selling in HK should yakjuzs-build.
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I bought my Galaxy Nexus in HK a week ago
The price is 5398 HKD in Broadway and Fortress
But you can find it cheaper in Mongkok Computer center or Golden Arcade (around 4800-4900 HKD); just keep in mind that they prefer cash there; credit card transactions are usually 3%+ to the price
btw, buying in Broadway gets you some freebies - I got screen protector and extra battery with a charger

What Skeve said
I got my GNexus for $4900 HKD

Does the version of nexus galaxy purchased from hong kong work with US tmobile 3G and 4G Network? Does all gsm version has 1700 MHz?
Thanks

I'm heading to Bangkok with a short layover in Seoul in a couple weeks. I've done research about maybe getting the Korean version.....but it looks like they're contract only. I wanted the extra larger battery.
I'll probably end up buying it in Thailand. I think I can get it for about $590 US (19,900 baht less 7% VAT). No contract, unlocked.

momomok said:
It has been available since 15 Dec
Go to get it from some chain store would be better than those small shops, especially tourist area. They usually charge way higher than the suggested price.
The chain store would be selling at suggested price - hkd 5398 if my memory is good.
Screen protector is usually given as a free gift, and the staffs should help you applying it.
All GN selling in HK should yakjuzs-build.
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It was made available since Dec 14th.
Charliebos said:
Does the version of nexus galaxy purchased from hong kong work with US tmobile 3G and 4G Network? Does all gsm version has 1700 MHz?
Thanks
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Yes sir, using it on mobilicity right now, which has the same band as tmo.
I recommend getting it from wai shen (衛訊), broadway or fortress.
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Charliebos said:
Does the version of nexus galaxy purchased from hong kong work with US tmobile 3G and 4G Network? Does all gsm version has 1700 MHz?
Thanks
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The GSM Galaxy Nexus is pentaband, so yes.
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how to flash GN to hongkong version?
i just buy GN on amazon, and i need to flash with chinese language.. is posible to flash to hongkong version? without root?
any tuto please help me im new on android.

changtak said:
i just buy GN on amazon, and i need to flash with chinese language.. is posible to flash to hongkong version? without root?
any tuto please help me im new on android.
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isn't there a chinese language/system language by default in settings?
I don't think you can flash to a different ROM without rooting as if I remember; cooked ROM's are pre-rooted
but you should be able to change firmwares through fastboot flashing; thought I'm unsure about that
bumpin' this up for an expert to step in

Arrio said:
It was made available since Dec 14th.
Yes sir, using it on mobilicity right now, which has the same band as tmo.
I recommend getting it from wai shen (衛訊), broadway or fortress.
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hi. i just bought a GN from wai shen (衛訊), but the invoice didn't have WCDMA 1700. it only has 850/900/1900/2100. that means i can't use tmo's 3G??

Several KEY Qs about which SM-Pxxx to buy...

currently saving up.. if fate allows i plan on getting a SGN 10.1-2014ed to replace my twice dying Kocaso M870.
over the past 3 months ive done quite a bit of research through mags and android sites claiming this to be the best tablet around especially in terms of functionality.
several minor reviews and 2 hour long reviews posted on youtube with the earlier information has convinced me this is the direction i want to go.
im a gamer.. artist.. and one heck of a multi tasker that hopes to become a dedicated streamer in the future... this tab will help with all these things.
my key issues is what model of the SM-Pxxx series to get...
Firstly.. im located in the US.. and will only buy from certified reliable retailers.
this means amazon and ebvay and thier china hackware and voided warrentys are totally out of the question.
Im as of current.. stuck with best buy and thier 50$ off sale of the SM-P600 32gb-black..
16gb is a joke being the OS itself takes up 8 gigs...
i looked into the 64gb version.. but simply put.. it dont exsist.
3g.. and lte versions.. dont exsist.
before being flamed.. please hear me out.
according to samsung.. LTE ONLY comes in 32 and 64gbs models.. yet ALL the amazon LTE models are 16gb..
even the description on the amazon sales page STATES the device has been opened and modified.
and most importantly.. youtube videos of the so called LTE versions are A) all in german..
B) ALL have thier "unboxing" comming from an unsealed box... C) all having 16 gb-wifi listed on the front of the box AND the screen protector.. D) the screen protector has NO mention of 3G or LTE while the back of the box mentions LTE at the side of the list.
simply put.. these LTE versions are NOT the real deal. its a china sweatshop gettingthe cheapest 16gb model.. cracking the tablet open.. thus voiding its warrenty.. and adding a LTE antenna from some cheap cellphone... so they can sell a 550$ tablet for 800$... huge profit.
And its a mess i intend to avoid.
And from what ive seen.. the 3G model has only recently been leaked that vorizon will be its carrier.. and any "news" of the LTE version.. or the release date for EITHER version is simply non exsistant through official channels.
all this in mind..
Doi keep saving for the SM-P600 and be happy wiht a legit tablet..
Do i wait and hope that the 601 or 605 release in the near future before this dying tablet stops booting up...
and if i wait.. being i cant afford the cell phone bill as i never call ANYONE.. what would the 601-605 offer me that the 600 series dont already offer save a slightly faster processor?
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DFStormbringer said:
My key issues is what model of the SM-Pxxx series to get...
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This might be simpler than you think. The only device authorized to be sold by Samsung in the U.S. is the P-600. Anyone selling a P-601/5 has imported it and it comes with no warranty from Samsung as it's considered grey market. I have a P-601 I got from Negri and it's from Trinidad. Knowing it has no warranty I insured it through SquareTrade. That's an option for you too if you buy from someone like Expansys, Negri, or NewEgg. You can get SquareTrade on eBay items too if you do it at check-out. But if you're looking for warranty support from Samsung your only choice is buying a P-600 from an authorized Samsung reseller. VZW's releasing their version of the P-605 (LTE) soon but it'll cost you an arm and a leg. If you weren't aware, the imported P-605's don't support the U.S. LTE bands so you'll be stuck using HSPA. And both it and the P-601 work fine on AT&T but only work on T-Mobile in markets they've re-farmed to 1,900MHz. I get about 5-8MB download speeds using my P-601 on AT&T.

I have the Verizon 4G LTE model SM-P605V. Thinking that it will make phone calls, turns out it doesn't. LTE is fast however, just pop a 4G sim card in.
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The P605 does exist in 16gb. It can be purchased in a number of reputable chain stores both here in new Zealand and also in Australia. It's likely an Asia Pacific only model though as we are part of that region.
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Anywhere in Seoul selling the M8?

Hi I'm on a weeks vacation in south Korea (land of the Samsung and LG). I was really hoping to be able to buy a 32GB M8 while here but I've seen nothing but Sammy and LG's and my hopes are being dashed by the day.
Does anyone know any HTC sellers in Seoul?
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angusc said:
Hi I'm on a weeks vacation in south Korea (land of the Samsung and LG). I was really hoping to be able to buy a 32GB M8 while here but I've seen nothing but Sammy and LG's and my hopes are being dashed by the day.
Does anyone know any HTC sellers in Seoul?
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Correct me if I'm wrong.
I remember I saw some news about HTC turned down their store in South Korea due to the low competition.
But you can buy in Taiwan, near Korea =b
Just kidding~
[email protected] One M8

It's sad but only seems that Samsung, LG, a few BlackBerry and of course iPhones are all that you can but is south Korea! And I thought China was a closed market!
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Sadly you cannot. HTC pulled out of South Korea completely in 2012 after falling to less than 1% of market share.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/30/3201879/htc-closing-south-korean-office

[Q] Will g3 get a steep price drop soon

Will there be a sudden price drop for lg g3 as g flex 2 with new features has already released galaxy s6 will soon get released which will make G3 look like an older phone??
I am planning to buy G3 by april.
I want to know if it is worth it to buy g3 at that time as g4 would get released soon.

kalikool123 said:
Will there be a sudden price drop for lg g3 as g flex 2 with new features has already released galaxy s6 will soon get released which will make G3 look like an older phone??
I am planning to buy G3 by april.
I want to know if it is worth it to buy g3 at that time as g4 would get released soon.
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check on sites like swappa and craiglist you might find a bargain .i got mine for 300 canadian new in the box.
the g4 is gonna be about double the price when it comes out unless you get it on contract

That was too cheap.
You were lucky

I saw in a local Fry's Electronics newspaper ad a couple weeks ago the G3 was $349 off-contract/unlocked. It can be found pretty cheap brand new at this point.
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I hope it drops. Prices on amazon aren't too bad right now though.

Check out Expansys, most definitely UK, they usually have the g3 at cracking prices. (Where I got mine)

got mine on Saturday from ebuyer for £289 GBP. brilliant phone!
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You can buy them for like £280~ brand new these days which is an absolute bargain for this phone, doubt it'll go much lower for a 1440p phone with such hardware inside.

i got mine for £300 2 months back on Ebuyer, bargain i think for a phone like this.

What model fully compatible with At&t with 128gb on eBay?

Anyone bought g7 on eBay that has 128gb with 6gb of ram, please let us know what model and if you can posts screen shot it’s on att please help so I can buy.

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Anyone bought g7 on eBay that has 128gb with 6gb of ram, please let us know what model and if you can posts screen shot it’s on att please help so I can buy.
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That will be the G7+ which I do not believe has been released yet.
The LMG7ULM 64gb/4gb ram unlocked US variation is now shipping from B+H and BestBuy has them in select stores. This version has all the bands necessary for full LTE on ATT.
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datafoo said:
That will be the G7+ which I do not believe has been released yet.
The LMG7ULM 64gb/4gb ram unlocked US variation is now shipping from B+H and BestBuy has them in select stores. This version has all the bands necessary for full LTE on ATT.
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Thanks I bought the bhphoto platinum, but I wanted to buy a 6gb ram 128gb storage,

rjan22 said:
Thanks I bought the bhphoto platinum, but I wanted to buy a 6gb ram 128gb storage,
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Congrats on your beast, does this US unlocked of yours have any issues like backlight bleed? I hope to buy via B&H online in the U.A.E soon. How's the Platinum Grey compared to the Black? How are you enjoying it?

Its okay but I returned it, because of the 4gb ram, if you haven’t experience an Android phone with 6gb ram it is fine but if your old phone is 6gb and you are buying it, don’t because you will hate that apps needs tokeep refreshing and loading from start compare to just loading instantly because it is just runningon the background. I will buy the G710EAW becaus of 6gb ram and 128gb and nowit is selling cheaper than the ULM usa model $650 only, and this phone have wireless charging, water proof and super LCD, I do uber and tried amoled and oled samsung s9+ and pixel 2 xl, working 3 days a week 12-14hrs a day no turningoff the phone continuesly, the oled not even one month burn in screen, the s9+ close to2 months bad burn in. That is why i am staying with lcd, and this g7 lcd is comparable to samsung s9+