According to Droid Life and with a leaked rebate schedule, we could be getting this as early as this Thursday, May 17th (not holding my breath). With a possible price of $199 and a $50 mail-in rebate which brings the price to $149 (seems too good to be true).
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/05/14/incredible-4g-lte-will-launch-with-a-50-rebate/
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Verizon announced the DROID Incredible 4G LTE last week, but for whatever reason, wasn’t ready to tell us when it would be available for purchase. We have been told by sources that it could show up either this Thursday (May 17) or during the last week of the month. Pricing, we were told weeks ago that it would come in around $149 after rebate, and at least half of that has been confirmed to us today. As you can see in the shot above, the Incredible 4G LTE is highlighted with a $50 rebate next to it. No full price to confirm just yet, but we really are fairly certain that it will come in around the $149 mark.
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Considering this phone is being pegged for a mid range device and now reports are it doesn't even have a S4 in it, the price makes sense.
I Am Marino said:
Considering this phone is being pegged for a mid range device and now reports are it doesn't even have a S4 in it, the price makes sense.
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It has an S4. That has been confirmed. It's just not the same as the ones on the One series of phones.
I'll take longer battery life over a meager 3MHz difference in cpu speed. C'mon 1.2GHz vs 1.5GHz -can anyone even notice? I bet the battery life on the Inc4G will be better than any of the One series.
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I'll take longer battery life over a meager 3MHz difference in cpu speed. C'mon 1.2GHz vs 1.5GHz -can anyone even notice? I bet the battery life on the Inc4G will be better than any of the One series.
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not too mention the rezound with its thickness and overheating issues.
if big red dropped the one series for this phone either, it has to be pretty decent.
im sure they have some other goodies up there sleeves but i will be purchasing this device.
I wonder if this will affect the Incredible 4G as it seems to be doing to the One X and the Evo 4G. Hope not because if it does we might have to wait awhile to get a new device.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/15/3022907/at-t-htc-one-x-blocked-at-us-customs-infringing-apple
I see the HTC Incredible 2 on that list for a 50 dollar rebate...I thought the inc 2 wasn't even being offered anymore, let alone at a price that offeres a 50 dollar rebate? Last time I remember the phone was being offered for .01 cents with a new 2 yr, back around march?
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Take this for what it's worth, but I was just in a local Verizon store getting a new screen protector for my Thunderbolt and talking to the salesman about how much we like HTC phones. I asked about the Incredible 4G, and he asked me if I was going to upgrade. I asked when it might be coming out, and he said he was just talking to his Verizon rep earlier that day, and that it would be available "soon - very soon". I casually asked if I should come back Thursday, and he just said "yup" without making eye contact...
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Take this for what it's worth, but I was just in a local Verizon store getting a new screen protector for my Thunderbolt and talking to the salesman about how much we like HTC phones. I asked about the Incredible 4G, and he asked me if I was going to upgrade. I asked when it might be coming out, and he said he was just talking to his Verizon rep earlier that day, and that it would be available "soon - very soon". I casually asked if I should come back Thursday, and he just said "yup" without making eye contact...
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I think they would have announced it by now if it was going to be available Thursday.
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I think they would have announced it by now if it was going to be available Thursday.
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Verizon likes to announce/put out dates for their phones within days of the actual launch. Hopefully it's soon! Thursday would be awesome for sure. But that would mean the announcement would be tomorrow... Hmmm...
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Verizon likes to announce/put out dates for their phones within days of the actual launch. Hopefully it's soon! Thursday would be awesome for sure. But that would mean the announcement would be tomorrow... Hmmm...
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I know, but usually it's 2 days before it comes out. I'm not sure if they've ever announced a phone the day before.
I kinda hope not Thursday I'll be in the field thru Friday
Anyone check their local VZ for availability? Let us know!
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Anyone check their local VZ for availability? Let us know!
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I would assume, since it is not on their website yet, it has not released. Although I could be wrong.
I spoke with the Verizon kiosk here yesterday and they say they know 2 weeks in advance when a phone launches... but now I see them opening a large box... I shall investigate!
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And no. No new incredible today.
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Div033 said:
I spoke with the Verizon kiosk here yesterday and they say they know 2 weeks in advance when a phone launches... but now I see them opening a large box... I shall investigate!
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And no. No new incredible today.
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My wife works for Best Buy Mobile and while we haven't heard anything yet about launch yet I can say for sure that they don't always know 2 weeks ahead, they're just blowing smoke.
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I'll take longer battery life over a meager 3MHz difference in cpu speed. C'mon 1.2GHz vs 1.5GHz -can anyone even notice? I bet the battery life on the Inc4G will be better than any of the One series.
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I appreciate the sentiment, but 3 gigahertz = 300 megahertz
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My wife works for Best Buy Mobile and while we haven't heard anything yet about launch yet I can say for sure that they don't always know 2 weeks ahead, they're just blowing smoke.
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I figured as much. I don't know why anyone ever believes anything they hear from a Verizon salesperson... those people are absolute morons.
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I appreciate the sentiment, but 3 gigahertz = 300 megahertz
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Lol...
3 GHz = 3000 MHz
.3 GHz = 300 MHz
Maybe that's what you meant...
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Ah man, my upgrade date is April '13... I don't think I can wait till then... I already feel my Dinc2 is slow... which is especially noticeable while web browsing... I think I'll get this off contract. I hope it is not tooo costly and the price drops soon...
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Ah man, my upgrade date is April '13... I don't think I can wait till then... I already feel my Dinc2 is slow... which is especially noticeable while web browsing... I think I'll get this off contract. I hope it is not tooo costly and the price drops soon...
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What ROM? Might want to give my cm9 builds a try if you haven't already.
Also, the nightly versions of Firefox run great.
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talked to a rep in one of the local stores who told me the eris was worth $220-$230 in the verizon buy back program.
well shoot, that could get me 2 droid X's, I'll just keep waiting for the incredible HD... or the HTC Merge... or the Motorola Olympus... so many leaked phones just need to be confirmed by now sheesh.
It tells me $132
http://www.trade-in.vzw.com/
And after playing with the Droid X at work and Fascinate (my actual work phone), and Incredible (a supercharged Eris), I'm going to wait until the next HTC comes out.
Looking for an Evo on Verizon, basically. 4.3" screen, front-facing camera, LTE, aaaaaand I'm sold.
Btw, if this is your first Android phone, try not to get one with a 'skin' on it. Stock 'android' is next in line, Droid's Motoblur is just OK, and the Samsung's software CRIPPLES the phone, is awkward and ugly looking, and isn't even Froyo yet.
I grab my 3.2" Eris more than my 4" Fascinate (fastest processor on market).
Sucks to say.
Wait for the next gen, at the beginning of the year, I bet.
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It tells me $132
http://www.trade-in.vzw.com/
And after playing with the Droid X at work and Fascinate (my actual work phone), and Incredible (a supercharged Eris), I'm going to wait until the next HTC comes out.
Looking for an Evo on Verizon, basically. 4.3" screen, front-facing camera, LTE, aaaaaand I'm sold.
Btw, if this is your first Android phone, try not to get one with a 'skin' on it. Stock 'android' is next in line, Droid's Motoblur is just OK, and the Samsung's software CRIPPLES the phone, is awkward and ugly looking, and isn't even Froyo yet.
I grab my 3.2" Eris more than my 4" Fascinate (fastest processor on market).
Sucks to say.
Wait for the next gen, at the beginning of the year, I bet.
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They'll have one. Look up the Mecha.
Looking for an Evo on Verizon, basically. 4.3" screen, front-facing camera, LTE, aaaaaand I'm sold.
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heh, look at my post. I mentioned the droid incredible HD
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no front facing camera, but that's verizon. verizon does NOT like video chatting for some odd reason, it's why they made the fascinate drop the front facing camera unlike all the other galaxy S series phones.
I'm holding off till February (nexus S coming to verizon then), or waiting to see if the motorola olympus (4g, dual core, 4+inch screen) gets fully rooted, e-fuse chip be damned.
I found the buyback program several days ago, too. I see one small potential problem, what value or devalue will Verizon assign if you have rooted and flashed your phone to another rom?
If you send your phone in and they don't like what they receive, then you can't get your phone returned. I would hate to send in my rooted phone, only to be told sorry your phone was rooted and has no value to us, we are giving you nothing.
I save everything and I have not touched my wife's Droid Eris. Is it possible to reflash the DROID Eris back to the stock rom as shipped before selling it back to Verizon.
Thanks.
Acton_Minuteman said:
I found the buyback program several days ago, too. I see one small potential problem, what value or devalue will Verizon assign if you have rooted and flashed your phone to another rom?
If you send your phone in and they don't like what they receive, then you can't get your phone returned. I would hate to send in my rooted phone, only to be told sorry your phone was rooted and has no value to us, we are giving you nothing.
I save everything and I have not touched my wife's Droid Eris. Is it possible to reflash the DROID Eris back to the stock rom as shipped before selling it back to Verizon.
Thanks.
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Yeah, just use the RUU. google "xda eris verizon ruu" it's around. Puts EVERYTHING to 100% stock.
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Yeah, just use the RUU. google "xda eris verizon ruu" it's around. Puts EVERYTHING to 100% stock.
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there are also a few tutorials on how to do this in the dev section
Let's say I were still on contract and sent my phone in, would I have to pay the full price on a phone of my choice or could I get the 2 year contract deal? I assume it's likely the full price since I'm already on a 2 year contract.
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Let's say I were still on contract and sent my phone in, would I have to pay the full price on a phone of my choice or could I get the 2 year contract deal? I assume it's likely the full price since I'm already on a 2 year contract.
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Only trying will tell for sure, but from what I've seen others report, most likely you would pay a discounted price at least, not the full retail. Possibly even the regular upgrade price if it's a $99+ phone with an upgrade normally.
Ok, I did this so I'll let you know the details.
You can trade in a phone for a verizon credit of 132. This does not get you out of your current contract/get you an early upgrade. I happened to have 3 erises (eri?) crap out in under a year, and if you act irritated to the rep they will probably upgrade you to a D inc. In this case, you got the upgrade because of the phone issues, so you can trade it it.
Long story short, this is nice if you are up for and upgrade, but its not a way out of your current contract.
Hope this helps!
Would they take a phone with a bad ESN? Also heard bestbuy and Walmart have buyback programs, wonder if those are any good...
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Not sure if they would buy back a phone with a bad ESN.
So to my understanding, you send your device to Verizon and through the course of 30 days they will receive the device verify that it works, send you a gift card for $132 and then you could use that to buy a new phone.
Now the question is, will you have to buy the phone for full retail value then? Do you get your upgrade early and then get the discounted price? Or do you get a discounted price without using your upgrade?
I would seriously jump on this for a more up to date smartphone if it didn't take away my upgrade and I still got a discounted price.
But I think the sad thing is your with out a phone for a maximum 30 days.
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So to my understanding, you send your device to Verizon and through the course of 30 days they will receive the device verify that it works, send you a gift card for $132 and then you could use that to buy a new phone.
Now the question is, will you have to buy the phone for full retail value then? Do you get your upgrade early and then get the discounted price? Or do you get a discounted price without using your upgrade?
I would seriously jump on this for a more up to date smartphone if it didn't take away my upgrade and I still got a discounted price.
But I think the sad thing is your with out a phone for a maximum 30 days.
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Having the gift card wouldn't change the price of anything, so if you would have to pay full retail normally then you would still with the gift card. If you're eligible for an upgrade, then you would be able to get the upgrade price.
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Having the gift card wouldn't change the price of anything, so if you would have to pay full retail normally then you would still with the gift card. If you're eligible for an upgrade, then you would be able to get the upgrade price.
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That's what I was thinking.
Does anybody know how long this will last? I'm holding out for an Incredible2/HD or Bionic, but will upgrade to the Thunderbolt if the program won't last till Q2...
*edit* went to my local store, they don't know when this will expire and were shocked that the Eris was worth $132. The person I spoke to speculated that this was to lure AT&T iPhone users for what that's worth.
Worth much less now
Just checked recently and the trade in value is now $32.
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Just checked recently and the trade in value is now $32.
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that sucks, Best Buy is offering $66 right now...
Ebay is trying to drum up sales now, say they'll give me $103 for my Eris... think I'll hang with it for awhile yet or use Best Buy's trade in/buy back...
http://green.ebay.com/instantsale/
http://www.bestbuytradein.com/bb/QuoteCalculatorCellPhones.cfm
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/Bu...cid=TC|8063|best buy buy-back||S|b|6848940759
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It tells me $132
http://www.trade-in.vzw.com/
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Things sure have changed, or everyone took advantage of this while it was hot.
Currently $32 for the eris
I preorderd my evo lte through Sam's club for $150. Has anyone received their phone yet? I'm getting anxious! I got an email last week saying that it would only be in the warehouse for 1 hour before they would ship it out to me. Haven't heard anything since.
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oldpreowner said:
I preorderd my evo lte through Sam's club for $150. Has anyone received their phone yet? I'm getting anxious! I got an email last week saying that it would only be in the warehouse for 1 hour before they would ship it out to me. Haven't heard anything since.
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They are selling it for 150? Do they do trade ins prolly not...
I work there. From my knowledge none of the stores in my area (Houston) have gotten them in. We even got a memo saying to expect delays because of the customs incident and that the possible launch date would be Wednesday May 30th. Also said phones would probably ship this week.
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I work there. From my knowledge none of the stores in my area (Houston) have gotten them in. We even got a memo saying to expect delays because of the customs incident and that the possible launch date would be Wednesday May 30th. Also said phones would probably ship this week.
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I preorderd mine from the website because at the time the store wasn't doing pre orders.
Yes I did pay just $150 from Sam's club.
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Some Walmarts carry them also,my local store has listed for 158.88.Of course,they haven't received any yet.
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The Stores in the Charlotte area haven't gotten any either.. and probably want for awhile.. Sams Club seems to get the latest and greatest on the site months before the store ever sees it.. ( I've been with sams for over 10 years )
If you pre-ordered through Sams they will Ship out Tomorrow (they'll email you tracking number) and you should get it by Wednesday. (Which is the Release date).
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If you pre-ordered through Sams they will Ship out Tomorrow (they'll email you tracking number) and you should get it by Wednesday. (Which is the Release date).
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Your saying that like you know Wednesday is the release date?
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Yea, I was considering doing the same thing. But Im really torn between the 2. Evo lte or galaxy nexus. I was initially waiting on the g-nex, but after realizing there is no sd slot (which I dont think I can coupe with) and a lower res cam (why on earth would they do that) plus the addition to the evo's cam abilities, slow mo + hdr and to top it off with an 8 mp cam and 2.0 fstop and micro sd, its kinda hard to ignore all of that, not to mention a faster processor (which im sure the gnex will be oc'ed and the evo too) and slightly bigger screen.
PLUS (caps intended) for only $150? Its like I have no other choice but to pick the evo over the gnex (altho I know primarily what Im speaking is entirely off topic) so yea, I will be pre-ordering this week sometime, not knowing how long I will be waiting.
To answer your question though (which I've forgotten by now): N/A
I just ordered one yesterday and it said 2-3 weeks before shipping. I'm not good for a new phone till June 1, so they'll put it through then. And the insurance is only $6.99 a month.
Just checked my order status and it still says approved awaiting inventory. 7:55 pm on Monday.
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Your saying that like you know Wednesday is the release date?
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I guess i shouldn't of said "release date" . But I called Sams 1-888 number to check on update, they told me they will be shipping my phone tomorrow.
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Just checked my order status and it still says approved awaiting inventory. 7:55 pm on Monday.
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Mine does too, but you should get Tracking Number email tomorrow . If not then Sams Rep. would have LIED to me ... But i asked and re-asked and mentioned the 2 to 3 week period stated on their website and she still said it'll be at my door steps this Wednesday (Assuming everyone got the free overnight shipment).
Just checked again and it still says waiting on inventory. Has everyone else who pre ordered through sprint and best buy received their phones?
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Still waiting on inventory. Sam's club on the internet looks a lot like wirefly. I wonder if they are the same. Anyway I want my evo lte now.
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oldpreowner said:
Still waiting on inventory. Sam's club on the internet looks a lot like wirefly. I wonder if they are the same. Anyway I want my evo lte now.
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As far as the webpages looking the same, thats just a Portal Tool they use to order phones/services through Service providers, however that's all they have in common, stocking/inventory is still through Sams Club and webpage has nothing to do with that.
Clearly the Sams Rep. had no clue about the phone being held by customs. Getting my hopes ugh curse her!
Anyways so i called Wal-Mart last week (before pre-ordering from Sams) and they tell me that they don't carry Sprint.
I go today to get a few things and i checked out their Electronics section just for the heck of it. SURE ENOUGH I SEE SOMEONE purchasing the Brown Boxed LTE EVO! Boy did i get excited, so when I ask that i wanted one too, they told me that, that was the last one. and they had no clue when they were going to get more in. UGH!
I also slightly fussed about why someone told me that they didn’t carry sprint, they gave me no response, just said “I don’t know why they told you that.” Talk about poor communications to customers.
I also pre-ordered in store through Sam's Club for $149.74. Their orders are handled by cellstores.com which is a service of Simplexity. We are all in the same boat as the Wirefly group. Waiting without any info from Sam's Club, Sprint or Simplexity.
Although they did tell me in store last Thurs (5/24) that it would ship Friday (5/25) and I would have it Tuesday (5/29) because of the holiday. Didn't believe her then and I absolutely do not believe her now.
I sent a pretty nasty email to Sam's and they offered me a Bluetooth headset. I really don't want a cheap headset I want to know when will I get my phone! I guess in the future I will use BB or Sprint.
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Just got this email...Sound familiar?
Dear xxxxxxxx,
We are very sorry for the inconvenience that you have experienced with your preorder of the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE through Sam's Club Mobile. While the situation is completely out of our control, this is certainly not the sort of customer experience that we endeavor to provide and we regret the delays you are experiencing.
At this point, you probably know that inventory for the HTC EVO 4G LTE is severely constrained nationwide. The latest information we have is that US Customs officials only released a small fraction of the device last week and the entire first shipment was just released (see article for additional information). We are in constant contact with Sprint and will send you an email with the latest official information as soon as we can.
In the meantime, we appreciate your patience. As a token of our appreciation for your loyalty, we are upgrading your shipping to Next Business Day at no additional charge. It isn’t much, but we feel it is the least we can do.
Thanks again for shopping with us. We greatly appreciate your business and hope to be shipping your new HTC EVO 4G LTE soon.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at Sam's Club Mobile
Sorry but Sam's offers Next Business Day Shipping from the get go. Thanks for nothing.....
I actually just received that email. Ill post the one I got earlier offering the headset.
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HTC DROID DNA for Verizon lands on November 13, stay tuned for our coverage
November 20 is quoted as a potential launch date
Agreed, each year I become more and more frustrated with them. Planned on leaving and getting the Note 2 on another carrier but it's cheaper for me to stay with VZW
My contract ends March 2013 so I'm thinking of moving onto my friends T-Mobile line instead of adding a ghost line on my family's just to get the Note 2.
Effing ridiculous.
Dear Verizon,
Due to the poor PR on this phone, my poor fingers will have arthritis for scouring the internet for a simple little date. As an apology for your negligence, I will accept an apology in the form of a Fedex package on my office desk.
Hmm. Maybe I'll buy this, just to pass the time waiting for the Note2. Then, return it once it comes out.
We have 14 days to return a phone, right?
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Hmm. Maybe I'll buy this, just to pass the time waiting for the Note2. Then, return it once it comes out.
We have 14 days to return a phone, right?
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lol I thought about doing the same thing. Yes they do have a 14 day return window, but you have to pay a restocking fee.
Sucks big time. Its even cheaper than the note 2. Am just waiting for other carriers to ramp up their Late coverage
Vzw does suck.
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lol I thought about doing the same thing. Yes they do have a 14 day return window, but you have to pay a restocking fee.
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$35 restocking fee.. to have a sweet phone to play with for ~14 days then get my even more sweet phone... I'm seriously tempted.
It makes sense though if this phone is indeed released on the 20th that they would not want the Note II in-stores on the 23rd as well. It would obviously take away from their DNA sales... but seems so BS to me that this could possibly be a major factor in why we are getting the phone so late, maybe the only factor.
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Wait...so we could get this the 20th and play with it then return it for the Note 2? Oh I'm doing that...
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Wait...so we could get this the 20th and play with it then return it for the Note 2? Oh I'm doing that...
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Re-stocking fee. Not worth it IMO, buy some accessories instead.
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Re-stocking fee. Not worth it IMO, buy some accessories instead.
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I already got plenty for it with the 50% off Samsung code.
Battery and dock for $25, 2 flip case for $40 and 1 tpu for $15
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I already got plenty for it with the 50% off Samsung code.
Battery and dock for $25, 2 flip case for $40 and 1 tpu for $15
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
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Usage Time – up to 12.8hrs OR
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kimdoocheol said:
Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
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Usage Time – up to 12.8hrs OR
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12 hours has to be a joke. Lol that battery is super small.
Talked to a rep and obviously BS'd a bit.
Shawn M.: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
You: Yeah, I wanted to order the note II
You: I just had a question about why is this phone being released so much later than the other carriers?
Shawn M.: Fantastic I am happy to help you.
You: Is it because of the DNA? I can't decide between the two
Shawn M.: No it is because they are selling out very quickly and they are on backorder.
Shawn M.: What do you like about them?
You: I like the stylus one one, but then again since I can get the DNA so much faster I might prefer that
You: But here is my question, so if the stock is filled before the 27th, can we expect the Note II before that date?
Shawn M.: It could happen yes but It will most likely not come before then.
You: A lot of people have said online that the 15th is a possibility, so i'm guessing those are just rumors? I myself was told by a VZW employee at a store near me that this was also true
Shawn M.: It can happen but i don't want to get your hopes up and then it not come early.
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
and lol
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The battery is pretty bad, but what about 16GB storage with no SD card? That right there makes this phone a no for me. All of my apps/games alone cant fit on my Nexus 7 16GB version, and thats with no photos or movies. The screen is apparently one of the primary selling points for this phone. What good is it without the ability to have several HD movies and photos available on the device, in addition to all of your apps/games? I'd rather wait impatiently for Verizon to release the Note II.
Release isn't until the 21st, pre-order starts today.
Going to chat and see if I can get the DNA when it's released and play with it and return for Note 2. Restock isn't a problem. I just got a new job.
Quoting someone from AC because their assessment is correct.
"I dont see how people on a 2gb shared data plan can use this phone without upping their data plan. Which is exactly why Verizon ordered the phone without an microSD slot."
Lol, she didn't seem to enthusiastic.
Khyiera: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Austin: I was looking at adding a new line and getting the Note 2. I see the DNA is out before then. My question is, can I add a line, get the DNA, play with it and see if i like it and if i don't, return it for the Note 2 when it releases?
Austin: I know it will be within the 14 day return policy.
Khyiera: Yes you can.
Austin: My main problem was the battery. I see the DNA has a 2000mah battery and Note 2 has a 3100 mah battery and that's a big thing for me.
Austin: But, okay. Just wanted to make sure I could do that. I understand there is a restock fee, how much is it?
Khyiera: $35
Austin: Okay, I appreciate your help today.
Khyiera: No problem!
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Instead of the DNA, I may switch to a different phone that's cheaper. $200, then $35 and another $100 is expensive.
My GNEX has terrible signal now a days and batter. Gonna have to look and see what's good to use for 2 weeks.
I know it won't work on the LTE network, but will it at least work fully on the HSPA+ network like a Nexus 4 would? I'm planning on getting one or the other and using it on Straight Talk (via AT&T)
The Droid DNA will work on AT&T gsm and 3g. It does not have the same theoretical download speeds of the nexus 4 however. The nexus 4 supports up to 42Mbps, AT&T provides only up to 21Mbps and the Droid DNA only supports up to 14.4Mbps. But on an AT&T network, the speed difference shouldn't be an issue.
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The Droid DNA will work on AT&T gsm and 3g. It does not have the same theoretical download speeds of the nexus 4 however. The nexus 4 supports up to 42Mbps, AT&T provides only up to 21Mbps and the Droid DNA only supports up to 14.4Mbps. But on an AT&T network, the speed difference shouldn't be an issue.
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Thanks a lot. I'm sure I won't need anything more than 14 Mbps (assuming any network will do that consistently before I change phones).
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Thanks a lot. I'm sure I won't need anything more than 14 Mbps (assuming any network will do that consistently before I change phones).
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Any idea where you are getting yours from? I'm considering getting one on AT&T also
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Any idea where you are getting yours from? I'm considering getting one on AT&T also
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The phone? I was either going to get it off contract for $600 at the Verizon brick and mortar store or if I can't get it there than online. But I was going to use Straight Talk with AT&T for the service
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The phone? I was either going to get it off contract for $600 at the Verizon brick and mortar store or if I can't get it there than online. But I was going to use Straight Talk with AT&T for the service
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OK. So far that is my plan also. But I'm hoping to find it cheaper somewhere(not likely)
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OK. So far that is my plan also. But I'm hoping to find it cheaper somewhere(not likely)
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Doubtful. Good luck though, if I find some place to get it cheap I'll post it on here
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I know it won't work on the LTE network, but will it at least work fully on the HSPA+ network like a Nexus 4 would? I'm planning on getting one or the other and using it on Straight Talk (via AT&T)
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There is a video posted online by android police which shows DNA working on ATT. Sorry can't post link. I don't have permission yet
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There is a video posted online by android police which shows DNA working on ATT. Sorry can't post link. I don't have permission yet
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Yea I saw it but it doesn't show if it was on HSPA or HSPA+, nor does it tell what the maximum speed is (which the above user posted)
You guys would probably have great luck if you checked ebay or something after the official release. I know its gonna be an epic phone.....but all bias aside, a lot of people are hating on it and will dislike it for some stupid little reason. And because its not quite as main stream as I personally believe it should be, you should be able to pick one up for somewhere around 350~400 in brand new condition I would think. Thats only because you konw as well as I do that its just a phone that everyone and their mom isn't gonna be out to get.
That's just my honest opinion......I personally would be willing to pay 800 for it if I had to, I love the phone!!
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You guys would probably have great luck if you checked ebay or something after the official release. I know its gonna be an epic phone.....but all bias aside, a lot of people are hating on it and will dislike it for some stupid little reason. And because its not quite as main stream as I personally believe it should be, you should be able to pick one up for somewhere around 350~400 in brand new condition I would think. Thats only because you konw as well as I do that its just a phone that everyone and their mom isn't gonna be out to get.
That's just my honest opinion......I personally would be willing to pay 800 for it if I had to, I love the phone!!
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350-400, may be 8 months from now.
AT&T users are better off waiting for the international version to be released. It'll support HSPA+ 21MB and possibly even 42MB. It will also most likely be modeled after the J-Butterfly so it will have removable storage. It also won't have VZW's insane bloatware and you'll get updates directly from HTC. Importing one though will probably be more than the $600 VZW is charging off contract.
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AT&T users are better off waiting for the international version to be released. It'll support HSPA+ 21MB and possibly even 42MB. It will also most likely be modeled after the J-Butterfly so it will have removable storage. It also won't have VZW's insane bloatware and you'll get updates directly from HTC. Importing one though will probably be more than the $600 VZW is charging off contract.
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The only problem (besides probably price) is availability. They haven't even announced it, let alone given a release date.
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The only problem (besides probably price) is availability. They haven't even announced it, let alone given a release date.
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So (price aside) you'd rather buy a device that won't perform as well and has fewer features rather than waiting a couple of weeks? Evleaks are the ones who posted the Droid DNA press shot leaks and the device was announced three weeks later. They're also the ones that posted the Deluxe press shot. So if history repeats itself you'll know more by the end of the year. For something that you'll own for probably a year waiting a couple of weeks doesn't seem like a bad idea. How will you feel using a hobbled DNA (VZW borked the settings toggle for the soft button so it behaves like the OG One X did initially) on AT&T if a better version of the same phone's available a month or two after you buy it? 21+MB HSPA and expandable storage aren't trivial features. HTC's in bad financial shape and needs to grow revenue. They aren't going to be coy about getting new high-end devices to market as soon as they are ready. And with the J-Butterfly and DNA shipping the hard stuff's already been completed. Also if you're interested in development the international Deluxe will have far more XDA support than the DNA. Look at the current AT&T XL dev section compared to the OG One X.
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So (price aside) you'd rather buy a device that won't perform as well and has fewer features rather than waiting a couple of weeks? Evleaks are the ones who posted the Droid DNA press shot leaks and the device was announced three weeks later. They're also the ones that posted the Deluxe press shot. So if history repeats itself you'll know more by the end of the year. For something that you'll own for probably a year waiting a couple of weeks doesn't seem like a bad idea. How will you feel using a hobbled DNA (VZW borked the settings toggle for the soft button so it behaves like the OG One X did initially) on AT&T if a better version of the same phone's available a month or two after you buy it? 21+MB HSPA and expandable storage aren't trivial features.HTC's in bad financial shape and needs to grow revenue. They aren't going to be coy about getting new high-end devices to market as soon as they are ready.
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Perhaps not, but the price of importing it will be expensive and few will actually do that. AT&T is never going to get this phone. Period. Verizon only Droid brands phones it has US exclusivity on and AT&T has the One X+, there's no reason for them to carry it right now. And if someone really wanted this phone with costs considered the One X+ is where they would end up.
And with the J-Butterfly and DNA shipping the hard stuff's already been completed. Also if you're interested in development the international Deluxe will have far more XDA support than the DNA. Look at the current AT&T XL dev section compared to the OG One X.
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Pure conjecture. There's a variety of levels and reasons why some devices have more dev support and others.
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AT&T is never going to get this phone.
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Who said they were? But for people that can afford a $600 non-subsidized device paying an extra $100 (WAG) to get one that works better on their network doesn't seem irrational. There are quite a few people in the OG One X forum from the U.S. they paid more than $600 to import their phones; myself included. Even more from the U.S. have done the same thing with SGS3 and Note II. Part of paying the extra $'s over just getting a subsidized phone is receiving updates directly from HTC, using all their features (Watch, Hub, Locations, etc.) as they intended, no carrier molestation of the h/w or s/w, and tethering. Using a phone dependent on one carrier for updates on another carrier's network kind of defeats the purpose; especially at $600.
Pure conjecture.
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First, there's no doubt after what VZW pulled with their version of the SGS3 that the DNA is going to be locked down like a fortress. HTC only unlocks carrier devices through HTCdev with the permission of the carrier. Which way do you think VZW will lean? That, and the fact it's only offered on one network (albeit one of the world's largest) don't seem like a recipe for a big dev community. Especially if a more open better featured international version is announced this year (which I agree is pure conjecture).
I'm not trying to tell you or anyone else what to do. I'm interested in the Deluxe and just sharing my thoughts on it vs. the DNA.
I'm sure you have seen this posted on other phone's thread but I just want to make sure everyone has the chance to see it. Not only can you get an upgrade for 50% off it is working for people who chose month to month. So pick up your phone of choice for around 300 off contract!
For off contract price: ****EDIT: Looks like they removed the Month to month option*********
Just select the device you want from https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/cellphones.html you can select to either create a new line, add a line or upgrade(they all work). Change it to "month to month" and go through the check out and select whatever plan you want and when you get to the final page of checkout you will see the 50% off promotion take 50% off! After you receive your phone you can decide if you want to cancel the plan or keep it
Discounted price:
Of course its the same thing just keep the 2 year price before checking out. You must do an upgrade or add a line.
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You probably will never see this again, 100 for a top of the line phone with an upgrade OR 300 off contract
I would recommend the S4 Active I would have recommended the HTC One but you probably already have one
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Yeah Ive already ordered about 6 phones so far.
Watch out for the bunch of snobs on the forums casting judgement atop their stallion of morality and this would be constituted as "fraud". They will also tell you that you came here to the forums to "brag" about coming "fraud" blah blah blah...
If you have a premier account there is also a "glitch" that allows you to upgrade your lines with a 50% discount as long as youre at least a couple months into your contract
stefan.buddle said:
Yeah Ive already ordered about 6 phones so far.
Watch out for the bunch of snobs on the forums casting judgement atop their stallion of morality and this would be constituted as "fraud". They will also tell you that you came here to the forums to "brag" about coming "fraud" blah blah blah...
If you have a premier account there is also a "glitch" that allows you to upgrade your lines with a 50% discount as long as youre at least a couple months into your contract
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Are you keeping or reselling? Which phones did you get? I would if I had the money
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So what is this a glitch? Some special? I'm due for upgrade august 3rd and a 64gb One for half price is super appealing
gunnyman said:
So what is this a glitch? Some special? I'm due for upgrade august 3rd and a 64gb One for half price is super appealing
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It's a promotion. The glitch is that it's only supposed to be for upgrades and new activations. I just paid $300 for an off contract S4 Active
I wonder if I called them I'd be able to swing an upgrade a month early.
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I wonder if I called them I'd be able to swing an upgrade a month early.
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Last time I talked to them online they quoted me that they could be pushed into upgrade up to 3 months ahead of the upgrade day. Just quote me "My friend said that when he called the lady told him that you can upgrade up to three months... are you saying that he is a better customer than me"
That should do the trick, then get them to price match the promotion and dont forget about waiving the activation (it's a part of the promotion)
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Are you keeping or reselling? Which phones did you get? I would if I had the money
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Im selling these device good sir
stefan.buddle said:
Im selling these device good sir
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which ones did you get? I'm always curious
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which ones did you get? I'm always curious
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4 gs4s and 2 HTC One 32gb and one 64gb.
Im selling all except the 64gb black One, I'm keeping that one..
I also have 800$ worth of ATT gift cards coming my way from the phone trade in, if this promotion is still running them Ill be getting 2 more phones as well
Just called. I can upgrade early but not for 50% off. Oh well.
gunnyman said:
Just called. I can upgrade early but not for 50% off. Oh well.
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Weird I ordered online but then I called and they were able to credit me the other 136
I purchased my One last week in store. Just called AT&T and they agreed to price match the promo. I will be recieving a $100 credit on my bill.
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It's OK. Doing fine with 32 gb. Think I'll buy the next iThing when it comes out and turn it over on ebay for profit.
Let us know if this deal fell through. It sounds too good to be true.
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Hmmm...One of my lines only has a "discounted iPhone upgrade" available" and it shows $449 for a 16GB iPhone 5, but when I select it the total price is only $100... discounted from the full upgrade price of $199. LOL
Can you combine with the $100 trade in credit
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Tikerz said:
Hmmm...One of my lines only has a "discounted iPhone upgrade" available" and it shows $449 for a 16GB iPhone 5, but when I select it the total price is only $100... discounted from the full upgrade price of $199. LOL
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It did this for me too but you need a premier account to get it to work. Just a FYI for all those out there
Awesome. Was it hard to do? Just picked up mine on Saturday.
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I purchased my One last week in store. Just called AT&T and they agreed to price match the promo. I will be recieving a $100 credit on my bill.
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Any suggestions on what to say? Hasn't worked for me!
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