Hello,
My sister is flying to USA and i asked her to buy my Blue galaxy s3 (die iphone 4, die !! )
Where i live there is no 4g yet (but soon to be) so i asked her for the international I9300 version, i have 3 question
How much should it cost for 16 gig model ? and the 32 gigs?
Is 16 gigs are enough ?? I'm gonna use dropbox and 8gb unclassified sandisc memory card and I'm wondering if 16 gigs are enough for some games not much and some movies,
Last question, is the price is global in us ? cuz i didn't searched where she should buy it , i trusted her to find some big electronic store and they will have it, is this wrong attitude?
which stores she will find for sure? she gonna trip in New york city and in New york the county
Thank you all !
oz adari said:
Hello,
My sister is flying to USA and i asked her to buy my Blue galaxy s3 (die iphone 4, die !! )
Where i live there is no 4g yet (but soon to be) so i asked her for the international I9300 version, i have 3 question
How much should it cost for 16 gig model ? and the 32 gigs?
Is 16 gigs are enough ?? I'm gonna use dropbox and 8gb unclassified sandisc memory card and I'm wondering if 16 gigs are enough for some games not much and some movies,
Last question, is the price is global in us ? cuz i didn't searched where she should buy it , i trusted her to find some big electronic store and they will have it, is this wrong attitude?
which stores she will find for sure? she gonna trip in New york city and in New york the county
Thank you all !
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she won't find it in a store but she can order it online or better yet, you can do that from where you are. Internet is global!
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You can try eBay. Get the 32GB model. More of everything is always better.
barondebxl said:
she won't find it in a store but she can order it online or better yet, you can do that from where you are. Internet is global!
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What ? Why ? there is no mobile phone store or something ? i have to order it from the internet?
from where to order??
its very weird what you say.
oz adari said:
What ? Why ? there is no mobile phone store or something ? i have to order it from the internet?
from where to order??
its very weird what you say.
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In the US, they don't sell the int'l I9300 model, only the US variants, and the list why you really don't want one of these is looong.
Also, you usually only get them bundled with contract when buying off one of the cell carriers - dunno how the situation is in the US about independant phone shops that can sell what and how they like.
So yah, as the previous poster suggested, take a trip to the internet (amazon, eBay, craigslist or whatever) and order one from there.
It's really only a mouseclick away
Do you want to buy the USA model they sell that in the USA
or the International model .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756332
jje
Buy one from Expansys. Will cost you about $640. 16gb is plenty + sd card and dropbox.
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HellcatDroid said:
In the US, they don't sell the int'l I9300 model, only the US variants, and the list why you really don't want one of these is looong.
Also, you usually only get them bundled with contract when buying off one of the cell carriers - dunno how the situation is in the US about independant phone shops that can sell what and how they like.
So yah, as the previous poster suggested, take a trip to the internet (amazon, eBay, craigslist or whatever) and order one from there.
It's really only a mouseclick away
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yeah i want the international, its bit problem to get it from the internet because she is tripping and moving from place to place all day..
she will be at canada for a day or something, there is some stores which she can get it from ? or they selling only 4g versions?
what is expanys? its store? is they selling the intentional version also ??
thank you all, sorry for all the questions, its my best shoot to get S3 already, in my country its cost 890 dollars for 16 gig version, those damm taxes..
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-android-smartphone-unlocked-232307/
but if you are going to put a lot music of movies i would suggest the 32gb or getting an extra SD card
tmzbeme said:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-android-smartphone-unlocked-232307/
but if you are going to put a lot music of movies i would suggest the 32gb or getting an extra SD card
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16 gigd + 8 gigs is enough for me, thanks,
expansys got real store in new york ?
because again, i have problem with her because she is tripping and she want be at the apartment she rent,
I'm sorry but its hard to me to belive that in whole new york there is no stores which sells the S3 ;/
oz adari said:
I'm sorry but its hard to me to belive that in whole new york there is no stores which sells the S3 ;/
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As you have already been told, the I9300 isn't sold in the US! If you want an I9300, order from Expansys or Negri Electronics online.
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New York probably has some GSM dealers which carry the international version, but I doubt anyone on this forum would know their location.
Due to the a$$ backwards wireless carrier structure in three US, you will only be able to find the US version of the device in a regular retail store like T-Mobile and AT&T wireless. Those will run $549-$649 plus tax (6-10% depending on the state) for the 16GB versIon. Just remember you will still have to SIM unlock th device (through eBay or whatever if you buy the Tmobile or ATT version). Unlock codes are usually around $30. If you decide to get the US version, I would recommend the T-Mobile version since the are still HSDPA focused.
Hope this was somewhat helpful.
niftydl said:
New York probably has some GSM dealers which carry the international version, but I doubt anyone on this forum would know their location.
Due to the a$$ backwards wireless carrier structure in three US, you will only be able to find the US version of the device in a regular retail store like T-Mobile and AT&T wireless. Those will run $549-$649 plus tax (6-10% depending on the state) for the 16GB versIon. Just remember you will still have to SIM unlock th device (through eBay or whatever if you buy the Tmobile or ATT version). Unlock codes are usually around $30. If you decide to get the US version, I would recommend the T-Mobile version since the are still HSDPA focused.
Hope this was somewhat helpful.
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Was hellpfull,
I have no more questions, your answers where great, hope my next post is going to be "Finnaly, android device!! i got S3"
I decided the international 16 gigs version in blue, i talked with ebay member who offerd to ship the phone to the nearest Fedex to the apartment so my sister could come and get it whenever she want, and also that guy is realy cheap, an has 99.5% good reviews !
thank you all
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Not to derail this thread but I had no idea these guys (expansys) was in my hometown. Think I need to stop by their warehouse and see what's up.
hh , im glad that all my questions helped someone other then me !
now im im in dillema, 32gigs white version or 16 gigs blue version ?!!?
oz adari said:
hh , im glad that all my questions helped someone other then me !
now im im in dillema, 32gigs white version or 16 gigs blue version ?!!?
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Nobody can help you with that, it's a personal choice. I'm happy with my 16 gig pebble blue
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I am in NYC. I import and resell cellphones. I have the S3 GT-I9300, both colors, as many as you need. Contact me.
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During the upcoming week my sister is going to be in Berlin.
I was hoping that she could bring me back a nice little S2, however i don't want to send her searching all over the city.
Do you know of any store (physical, even better) that holds the Galaxy S2 (SIM Free!) in Berlin?
She's flying over on Monday, hope i can find something suitable by then.
Thanks to whoever tries to help.
Im not living in berlin, but she should try it in a store called media markt. they sell the gs2 but i cant tell you if they will have it there when she is in berlin. and a little advice. i think your sister is able to speak and read german right? if so then tell her to do this what im gonna tell you now. before she buys the gs2 in media markt, tell her to check the price at amazon.de!!! if the price at amazon.de is cheaper than in media markt, she can tell the employee the price from amazon.de because in most cases they sell the gs2 for the price from amazon.de!!! that way you can get it a bit cheaper!!! i hope i could help you a bit.
that's actually a lot of help, seeing how i don't know any german retail chains that's fantastic.
sadly, she doesn't know any german at all, though i think comparing prices with amazon.de should be fine.
however, the (w-ww.amazon.de/gp/product/B004XBQ9HK/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=ce-de&psc=1) galaxy s2 on amazon.de has two versions, one's regular, and one's "import" - any idea what that means?
also, currently the (w-ww.mediamarkt.de/angebot/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s-ii) price on mediamarkt seems cheaper (or, very close after taxes) however, i don't know if that's sim free or not, and also if that "import" thing has any relations to it...
if anyone can shed any light on the matter, i'd be most grateful.
on a side note, does anyone have any idea if this version does NFC or not?
U might whant to check cyberport.de, too. That's where I bought mine for 550€. They have stores at Stadtmitte and Walther-Schreiber Platz.
Good luck
I am from Austria and i think i can help you in this matter.
The 'import' on amazon.de means that those phones are from the UK. I would buy it at one of the mediamarkts. They are really popular here in austria and germany. I guess there are at least four or five of them in Berlin. She could alternatively try it at the retailchain Saturn. They are very similiar to the mediamarkts, but i think the phone is in stock everywhere.
Good Luck!
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Supermult said it all. If its simfree your sister can ask the staff there. They should be able to understand her
Btw we have no NFC here.
if you want to compare prices in germany's online stores, you should use www.gh.de imho one of the best platforms (despite the comments of the users there ...) here is the SGS2 link: http://gh.de/a615532.html
as for retail stores, the price you posted in Media Markt is definitly worth buying it, unless it's unlocked/unbranded and doesn't come with any contract.
Not to be mean but your sister should be aware that mostly (!!) the employees at Media Markt are a bunch of morons, so she should be well informed what she wants and don't ask them for advice.
Other stores she could try would be:
- Saturn (same as Media Markt) should be the same price as Media Markt
- cyberport (adress: Store Berlin-Steglitz, Walther-Schreiber-Platz 1, D-12161 Berlin) price between 545 and 569 euros
- ATELCO (adress: Filiale Berlin-Wedding, Oudenader Straße 16, D-13347 Berlin-Wedding) price around 566 euros
import means it's the european version (XEU) which is hard to get atm here in germany. Almost all devices are DBT (german retail). Just make sure it's unlocked and unbranded.
if you have any more questions feel free to pm me.
PS: I don't live in Berlin, so I can't help you with exact information.
I'm travelling to NYC in a few weeks and am really interested in buying this phone. The cheapest way I found is ordering it from Clove or Handtec and have it sent to a Fedex office for me to pick it up (it will be impossible to receive it at my place).
The only inconvenient I have is that I will be here for 11 days, and in case i order it 3 or 4 days before leaving i don't know if I will receive it on time, as I'm not familiar with US customs.
If anyone has another idea, please tell me, as I'm desiring to buy this phone from a long time now and in Argentina is impossible to do so (it's $1300 at least!).
Thanks for your help and excuse me for my english, I'm working on it
Cheapest way to get it my my opinion would be to Purchase it on www.expansys-usa.com its 719.99 use promo LSJUNE25 for 25$ off. Have it shipped and call fedex to hold at fedex location. Goto the fedex location and pick it up. I got it over at expansys it took 3 days to deliver to NYC and I live in NYC. It's really upto you. If you are staying at a hotel, you can get it shipped to the hotel and get it. If you need any help let me know.
The phone actually cost me 694.99 after the 25$ off. If you sign up for ebates.com you can get 26.50 cash back so that will drop the price even further.
Also.. No tax/ free shipping over at expansys.
The only problem of buying at EXpansys US is that they require an US billing address, which I don't have. And I'm not staying at a hotel, it's an apartment where nobody will be available to receive it.
Check mobilecityonline. They are located in downtown NYC
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rwc3b said:
Check mobilecityonline. They are located in downtown NYC
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MCO is an option, the only problem is it'll cost 100 bucks more as it's 740 plus tax. That is a bit off my budget , considering that from UK I can get it with case, screen protector and MHL adaptor for 750 with shipping.
Franno said:
The only problem of buying at EXpansys US is that they require an US billing address, which I don't have. And I'm not staying at a hotel, it's an apartment where nobody will be available to receive it.
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Hmmm. Yes. Do you have any friends here in the US that you can give cash and they can order it for you from expansys? Also another idea, they have an option to pay with paypal. Maybe that will bypass the US billing address. Give them a call, They have great support working there. They'll help you out.
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Hmmm. Yes. Do you have any friends here in the US that you can give cash and they can order it for you from expansys? Also another idea, they have an option to pay with paypal. Maybe that will bypass the US billing address. Give them a call, They have great support working there. They'll help you out.
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There´s no one I know that lives in the US, I've already contacted them and pretty much told me there's no way I could buy it. I'll try with Expansys UK, as I think they take international credit cards. I read in a thread that someone from NYC already bought from them. Thanks for your help.
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There´s no one I know that lives in the US, I've already contacted them and pretty much told me there's no way I could buy it. I'll try with Expansys UK, as I think they take international credit cards. I read in a thread that someone from NYC already bought from them. Thanks for your help.
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Alright. Hope all ends well. Some tips for NYC... Please .. OH PLEASE! don't stand in the middle of the streets of nyc looking up at the pretty lights. People have to get places so move over to the side and don't stop randomly in the middle. That's the only reason i hate tourists. Other than that enjoy your trip!
yea i have one for sale and yes i live in nyc im also latino from ecuador born in nyc living in queens i have a 16gb galaxy s2 used for like almost 2 weeks , on thursday it'l be 2 weeks its extremely mint and has not 1 single scratch anywhere i love this phone . it is the best phone that i have ever used in my entire life . way better than iphone 4 and even the future iphone 5 , way better than any other android phone including all the dual cores new phones like htc sensation and atrix 4g that i also own . reason im selling is cause im really waiting for the 32gb galaxy s2 with nfc connection to come out, i think that 1 will come out by september . that's what my sources say's besides that this phone rocks and its extremely well kept . the first day that i got it from expansys.com i had already purchased a screen protector and a 2 jel cases that's why this phone is in brand new conditions . all the original accessories i still have everything and ill even give u the 2 cases free cause i wont be needing them until the 32gb nfc sgs2 comes out. so if your interested let me know reply back and tell me what u think this phone is worth 2 u. i payed 750 with shipping to nyc . it's almost still a brand new phone , so u tell me. if u try to order before u leave i highly dought that u will get the gs2 beacuse i think that their sold out and even if they were it will take a lot of days unless u wana pay like 30$ for a 1day shiping if they have that available. so yea let me know and ill give u my email or phone # to work it out.
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yea i have one for sale and yes i live in nyc im also latino from ecuador born in nyc living in queens i have a 16gb galaxy s2 used for like almost 2 weeks , on thursday it'l be 2 weeks its extremely mint and has not 1 single scratch anywhere i love this phone . it is the best phone that i have ever used in my entire life . way better than iphone 4 and even the future iphone 5 , way better than any other android phone including all the dual cores new phones like htc sensation and atrix 4g that i also own . reason im selling is cause im really waiting for the 32gb galaxy s2 with nfc connection to come out, i think that 1 will come out by september . that's what my sources say's besides that this phone rocks and its extremely well kept . the first day that i got it from expansys.com i had already purchased a screen protector and a 2 jel cases that's why this phone is in brand new conditions . all the original accessories i still have everything and ill even give u the 2 cases free cause i wont be needing them until the 32gb nfc sgs2 comes out. so if your interested let me know reply back and tell me what u think this phone is worth 2 u. i payed 750 with shipping to nyc . it's almost still a brand new phone , so u tell me. if u try to order before u leave i highly dought that u will get the gs2 beacuse i think that their sold out and even if they were it will take a lot of days unless u wana pay like 30$ for a 1day shiping if they have that available. so yea let me know and ill give u my email or phone # to work it out.
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Thanks but I want to buy a brand new.
Hi, I am a complete noob.
I am in india, but will stay in US for 4 years starting august 1. So, where is is better to buy this phone? In US or INDIA?
Also, if I buy a unlocked phone in India or US, do I have to root it? In other words, is a unlocked phone a rooted phone? Or is unlocking and rooting different things?
unlocking and rooting are 2 different things.
Unlocked = You can put any sim card in and it should work (almost) anywhere in the world
Rooted = You have administrator level access to all of the files on the phone, so you can edit, delete or add as you please
Almost guaranteed, the phone will not be rooted when you buy it, especially if you are buying it new. If you are buying along with a specific carrier's plan, chances are it won't be unlocked, but if you are paying full price (~$700 USD) it will almost surely be unlocked.
I'd advise buying the international version (there is no US version yet), because it will be unlocked and therefore work in the US with a US sim card.
international?
What is the international version?
If I buy a unlocked version, then after reachig US, I must buy a FREE phone from ATT and use that sim card in the galaxy s2 ... right? Will it work?
Also, i cannot use T-Mobile since they use 1700 frequency for 3g, and galaxy does not support it
gowtham.n.mail said:
What is the international version?
If I buy a unlocked version, then after reachig US, I must buy a FREE phone from ATT and use that sim card in the galaxy s2 ... right? Will it work?
Also, i cannot use T-Mobile since they use 1700 frequency for 3g, and galaxy does not support it
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The international version is the version sold outside of the US, mainly Europe and Asia. It has a exynos processor. The Indian version has a tegra 2 processor (which is a little slower). You should get the exynos version. But that's up to you.
Yes, it will only work on ATT. See here about plans...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166543
Prepaid will be $50 (no tax), but might get bad throttled speeds. Not sure on this though.
If you go the contract, regular post-paid way. It will be $40 for 450 minutes + $15 for data + $10 for 1000 text messages + tax = $65 + tax, with tax it will be about $75. This is if you are using an international version. If you buy an ATT version you will have to pay more for data.
Thanks,
How do i get exynos in INDIA? I want to buy from amazon, but they dont ship to india . Where can i get it?
Or, can I go to US, buy it from amazon, and buy a prepaid $50 plan with some cheap phone, and use that sim in galaxy s2?
Which option do u recommend?
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The Indian version has a tegra 2 processor (which is a little slower)
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Are you sure ? How come no one has seen a tegra 2 SII till now ? There's no tegra 2 SII. Devices with tegra 2 processor are not called SII. Maybe you are talking about this device, which is galaxy Z.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9103_galaxy_r-3967.php
ImDonly1, You are an idiot. Please check your facts before you post something as stupid as what you did here. All galaxy s2 phones run on exynos processors.
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well but in usa , you will get almost cell for free with better plan.
Good luck
hey friend, your options are just few and quite easy if you are set on buying galaxy s2 only.. see you could get in india for Rs.31000 which will be an unlocked s2 that u can later bring with you to US where u can buy a used or brand new prepaid no.. otherwise you could order from amazon using this link:
amazon.com/Samsung-i9100-Unlocked-Smartphone-Touchscreen/dp/B004QTBQ2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310555675&sr=8-1
jst fill in the url, i cant post links yet
Its the Euro version/unlocked which should not be any problem also for u also and costs the same price... The only drawback i can think of is that wen you order from amazon you will not get a samsung warranty or be able to see the set before giving away you hard earned bucks unlike if you purchase from authorized dealer anywhere in india with warranty.
The third and last option you have is you could use your current phone for next month or so and wait till s2 is officially launched in US so you could get a nice 2 year plan which would be your last but relatively more efficient option since you mentioned you are surely going to stay for 2+ years..
The choice is yours and yours alone! but watever you decide, you sure will forget everything once u have the S2 all to yourself.. Sometimes its pays of to be patient! all the best buddy
I wont buy from amazon, because no warrenty. So, i have 2 options left...buy in india, or buy directly from ATT, after they launch.
Calculations ...
Option 1 (buying unlocked phone)
Cost of unlocked phone - $700
Cost of plan - $50 per month in prepaid. Assuming 2 year stay ($50 * 24 = $1200)
Cost of some dumb phone for prepaid - $10
SO total cost is 700+1200+10=$1910.
Option 2 (buy from ATT)
Cost (expected) of phone - $300
Cost of plan - $40 for voice, $10 for messaging, and $25 for 2 GB per month data plan. SO totally $75 + taxes = $80. For 2 years contract - $80 * 24 = 1920
SO total cost is 300+1920=$2220.
Thus, Option 1 is cheaper. Also in option 1 everything (including data) is unlimited .
Why is prepaid so much cheaper than postpaid!! Are there some disadvantages in prepaid that I dont know??
I heard that in prepaid, the 3G data speed will be slower that postpaid!! Is it TRUE !! ??
if i weighed my options like you then id definitely pick option 1 since in prepaid you can always keep a check on how much you are spending whereas i have noticed with postpaid ppl tend to get carried away even if they swore they wudn't at start.. just my opinion. and one more thing you should consider is that most places you would spend time usually has wifi connection and you can prioritize in s2 so that it always uses a wifi connection wen available over a 3g one as i have been doin.. will save a lot on data costs if it is not unlimited.. plus speed is generally faster i am guessing from my observation.. haha so u now know wat u must do!!! that is get a set in india and have no regrets after but i am still a new user of smartfone having switched from blackberry after many years.. it would be wise to wait and see what other users have to say as well since i am a very new member here and my advice wont seem much helpful..
^thanks
You ment internet is faster in wifi over 3g or internet being faster in postpaid over prepaid?
wifi over 3g.. prepaid vs postpaid i have no clue! btw the at&t plan as of now is only for samsung I997 Infuse 4G.. be warned that they are totally different phones and dont evn think of it being a substitute for S2.. i am not aware yet of the exact release of S2 in us officially with or without a plan so it would be wise to look into that otherwise i recommend you buy a warrantied s2 from india itself asap.. good luck buddy
I'm looking into getting the 16GB Korean version of the SGP because better specs and DMB. I live in the US, but I'm going to Korea this summer for two months and then moving to Korea permanently Feb 2013.
For people outside of Korea that got it, what website did you use to buy it? I've been looking across Gmarket, eBay, and just found exportprive today. About how much did you pay for it device + shipping?
I'm just thinking about cost comparison-wise whether I should get it now (because I'm sick of iTunes and the drawbacks to Apple; I have an iTouch) or wait until I'm there in June. One thing that I'm worried about that if I buy it online now and something goes wrong (like it bricks) that I'm potentially screwed unless I want to pay massive shipping fees to get it fixed (which I don't) or wait until I'm there this summer and harass someone at a Samsung mobile store.
I paid £130 for mine including shipping, on eBay. Got it fast and had no problems with it. Make sure you use pay pal though as if you get the device and its not working they will refund you ( I think ). Also I believe that for it to be bricked you have to be modifying the system and hacking it etc, in which case it would be your own fault. Hope thus helps.
Best buy for 210.00 8GB 5.0
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Best buy for 210.00 8GB 5.0
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He specifically said the Korean model... lol you've been commenting on a ton of stuff that's either old or already had answers...
unfortunately I bought in my country U$349
So I am looking at getting into a Gear S and amazon looks like it has 2 models they are selling, and both have a considerable amount of difference in the price. I am looking at buying it outright and to pop in an ATT sim or TMO sim whichever I like, idk which sim I will go with but since both versions are unlocked I dont think that would matter. Anyways was just wondering if anyone knew the difference... thanks.
$309 price
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...ie=UTF8&qid=1428934022&sr=8-3&keywords=gear+s
$240 price
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Gear-...ie=UTF8&qid=1428934022&sr=8-5&keywords=gear+s
magicriggs said:
So I am looking at getting into a Gear S and amazon looks like it has 2 models they are selling, and both have a considerable amount of difference in the price. I am looking at buying it outright and to pop in an ATT sim or TMO sim whichever I like, idk which sim I will go with but since both versions are unlocked I dont think that would matter. Anyways was just wondering if anyone knew the difference... thanks.
$309 price
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...ie=UTF8&qid=1428934022&sr=8-3&keywords=gear+s
$240 price
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Gear-...ie=UTF8&qid=1428934022&sr=8-5&keywords=gear+s
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I'll save you time, dont buy either. Neither will work, one is the R750W (canadian variant) and the other is the international Korean version, the bands wont match. Check on eBay for a Tmobile or AT&T version depending on what carrier you are going with.
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I'll save you time, dont buy either. Neither will work, one is the R750W (canadian variant) and the other is the international Korean version, the bands wont match. Check on eBay for a Tmobile or AT&T version depending on what carrier you are going with.
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A million thanks to you! Save me time and money. Thanks again!
Go to Target. Just bought mine for $300 minus 10% from cartwheel app. $270+ tax for the ATT version is the best deal I could find. Called ATT gave them the IMEI and sim card number off the box and was up and running in 15 min ( I used a spare line that wasn't really being used for the sim)
I put up an ad a craigslist a few days ago looking for either a gear s or a Sony Smart watch 3 because they both have gps. I wanted it for a stand alone golf gps. I got a near perfect Gear S for AT&T today for $200 which I thought was a good buy. The only golf gps that is for gear watches didn't do so hot. I love the watch besides that though. Think I will keep it for a while and just use it for a notification watch. For the money I paid I think it was worth it.