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I'm going away for 4 month backpacking and I'm not going to take the SG2 with me, so should I sell it or keep it until I come back?
By the time I come back my contract would be almost over, so I can get a good deal on a phone if I resign my contract.
Do you think in 4 month from now they'll be phones better than the SG2?
I already have 3 buyers willing to buy it off me, but I'm reconsidering selling it because I love it.
What would you do?
I would keep it and load it with maps of the area I was traveling in.if there is no power where your going I would get a solar charger and extended battery and use the sgs2 to log my trip with the gps.use it as a camera and take video with it.then use the wifi on the phone to check my email where I go.
Sure you can sell it.
But if you love it.use it.
There will always very better phones next week than the one you bought last week.
But the phone you love today that you sell is the phone you miss.
Nuts
Depends on how much money you lose by selling it. If it's only a little I'd do what you say and get a new phone when come back, but if you lose a lot then keep it.
nutpants said:
I would keep it and load it with maps of the area I was traveling in.if there is no power where your going I would get a solar charger and extended battery and use the sgs2 to log my trip with the gps.use it as a camera and take video with it.then use the wifi on the phone to check my email where I go.
Sure you can sell it.
But if you love it.use it.
There will always very better phones next week than the one you bought last week.
But the phone you love today that you sell is the phone you miss.
Nuts
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That's deep, lol.
I'm going to Africa, Thailand, Europe, and the Middle East.
The only reason I didn't want to take it, it's because I'm always so paranoid in scratching or loosing this phone, I kind want be worry free when I travel lool.
But that's a good idea to load it with useful apps, but the roaming chargers for data will be $10 per MB, and I don't think i'll find much Wifi spots where I'm going, the phone will be crippled most of the time.
But I'm thinking of getting this when I come back:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/samsung_galaxy_s_II_x/index.shtml
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That's deep, lol.
I'm going to Africa, Thailand, Europe, and the Middle East.
The only reason I didn't want to take it, it's because I'm always so paranoid in scratching or loosing this phone, I kind want be worry free when I travel lool.
But that's a good idea to load it with useful apps, but the roaming chargers for data will be $10 per MB, and I don't think i'll find much Wifi spots where I'm going, the phone will be crippled most of the time.
But I'm thinking of getting this when I come back:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/samsung_galaxy_s_II_x/index.shtml
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Download co-pilot from the market. It doesn't use data at all. Maps of your choice are stored on your sd card
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jzmtl said:
Depends on how much money you lose by selling it. If it's only a little I'd do what you say and get a new phone when come back, but if you lose a lot then keep it.
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Well I'm selling it for $500 (Canadian) and I got for $669 plus tax= 740
so I'm loosing $240, plus when I resign my contract and get a new phone, I'll probably spend $150 on a new phone with a 3 year contract.
So that way I would be loosing $390 plus I'm locked in a contract for three years.
Dam, after doing the math it's kind of stupid to sell it.
I already did factory reset, I hate myself sometimes.
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Download co-pilot from the market. It doesn't use data at all. Maps of your choice are stored on your sd card
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That is AMAZING!!!! Thanks!
I'll play round with it right now.
id_mew said:
That's deep, lol.
I'm going to Africa, Thailand, Europe, and the Middle East.
The only reason I didn't want to take it, it's because I'm always so paranoid in scratching or loosing this phone, I kind want be worry free when I travel lool.
But that's a good idea to load it with useful apps, but the roaming chargers for data will be $10 per MB, and I don't think i'll find much Wifi spots where I'm going, the phone will be crippled most of the time.
But I'm thinking of getting this when I come back:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/samsung_galaxy_s_II_x/index.shtml
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You get more wifi over there than here in the states. If you unlock it, internet services are cheaper and faster because the networks are less congested
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If you do take it with you, consider buying pay-as-you-go sim cards in the countries you visit. It'll really bring down the cost of actually using the phone.
The latest version of google maps lets you download/cache the map so you can use it offline
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If you do take it with you, consider buying pay-as-you-go sim cards in the countries you visit. It'll really bring down the cost of actually using the phone.
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Yes, I agree. In Thailand, they even give free sim cards at the airport. Well, at least they did in Koh Samui when I went there earlier this year.
Thank you everybody, I decided to keep it.
but I'm surprised of how many people were willling to buy it.
I opened my email this morning, and there was like 8 emails from people who want it, maybe I should of increased the price a bit .
Sygic.
Copilot.
igo myway.
I believe they all have off line mapping. And special maps can be had or made for locas.
While wifi can not be found every where it can be found in the most unusual places now.
telus had special rates and plans for foreign countries. And I could be wrong but you may be able to put your cell plan on "hold"while riot are out of the country for a long time. You may be able to avoid the costly contract cancel costs. Maybe. And have your phone when you come back.
And if its time to renew get the new phone then too.and sell under one you don't like.
(it is a sweet phone.I think it is the one rogers has now)
Sell it, get yourself some crap phone for the essentials, use the money to add to the enjoyment of the trip, once your out there, witnessing amazing places, some techy phone won't add to the experience, my travelling days with a rucksack on my back and a sketch book where some of the greatest experiences of my life, enjoy your trip...
THUDUK said:
Sell it, get yourself some crap phone for the essentials, use the money to add to the enjoyment of the trip, once your out there, witnessing amazing places, some techy phone won't add to the experience, my travelling days with a rucksack on my back and a sketch book where some of the greatest experiences of my life, enjoy your trip...
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+1. You don't need a Smartphone if you truely want to witness an adventure . Besides, the Nexus Prime will be out by then.
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Keep it...its got a stills and video camera, GPS, alarm clock, plus countless other tools... its tiny and you will use it. Roaming is a joke...get local Sims.....Bon Voyage
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Hello! I just noticed this new app being promoted around my city (Boston) and it is quite awesome!
The App is called LevelUp
It is by the makers of SCVNGR (I haven't used that one)
Anyway this app is awesome because not only is it a fast and easy way to pay, but it also gives you great deals as well as some awesome rewards! Plus it is cheaper for businesses to use than credit cards.
So once you sign up, you add your credit card and then show your generated QR code at the store. You can even select a tip.
Now only stores in select cities are using this so far:
Boston, NYC, Philly, and San Francisco.
So if you live here you should definitely get this app!
Here is the best part (and a great tip for those in Boston):
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For example. In Boston there is a place called Sebastian's. The first time you go there with LevelUp, you have a $10 credit. So get all the food you can under $10 and watch as you don't pay a dime. Then, after you spend $50 (including your first free $10) you get $5 off your next purchase.
Also if you are interested here is a Promo code that will give you an extra $5 towards any purchase: 59840
Have fun Everyone! and keep an eye out for the LevelUp stickers in store windows!
Would be nice. I happen to not live in a big city and have been looking for a payment solution similar to Google Wallet. Maybe when ICS gets pushed to devices it will be compatible with more phones. Not sure why though since GB was supposed to be fully functional for this type of service.
Well even if we had Google Wallet, we would need NFC, and then retailers would need to buy nfc readers. I don't see it becoming prevalent for a few years. This already has a head start and gives you free money! lol
So. Someone steals my phone and goes on a shopping spree.... no thank u
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So. Someone steals my phone and goes on a shopping spree.... no thank u
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True. And if you guys haven't heard someone already hacked Google Wallet with ability to steal card numbers. However, it is no different if someone steals your wallet or just the credit card number. Last two cards I have had (personal and business) someone got ahold of the number and went shopping online. So really, it can happen either way. Just have to make sure your lockscreen is active.
We'll never get wallet due to lack of NFC but I also own a NS4G and you'd really be surprised at the places it works. Next time you go the the grocery story check out the card swiper. Most have a lump at the top for mastercard tap and pay fobs. Those are NFC points and work great. Now that I look for it, im seeing them a lot. I've even paid for gas at the pump with it.
I was reading through the user agreement and the bank that administers the prepaid google wallet card charges a monthly maintenance fee of $2 per month and the card expires after 5 years. Just a heads up for those that may be unaware. Make sure you use that initial $10 or it may slowly deplete.
I would think google would make this a free service to entice users and get more merchants on board. I can see people getting turned off by the fees. Also, I believe the minimum amount to add to the prepaid google card is $20. I guess one good way to use up the last remaining money would be to prepay for gas in the exact amount left on the card in order to use it all up.
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Thanks for the heads up. I guess I wont be using Google wallet after using the initial $10.00. $2.00 maintenance fee a month? What a bunch of BS.
What happens if I use the $10?
Do they still keep charging $2/month after that?
Not shocking most banks charge a fee and seeing how the bank is citi bank that's not shocking at all
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I was reading through the user agreement and the bank that administers the prepaid google wallet card charges a monthly maintenance fee of $2 per month and the card expires after 5 years. Just a heads up for those that may be unaware. Make sure you use that initial $10 or it may slowly deplete.
I would think google would make this a free service to entice users and get more merchants on board. I can see people getting turned off by the fees. Also, I believe the minimum amount to add to the prepaid google card is $20. I guess one good way to use up the last remaining money would be to prepay for gas in the exact amount left on the card in order to use it all up.
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If I read the terms right, The fee is only charged when inactive.
This fee will be waived where there has been a transaction or reload in the previous six consecutive month period.
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So they're pretty much encouraging you to use it.
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Or it means the fee stops after 6 months of regular use... Dammit I hate fine print.
I don't know what is more shocking. That Wallet charges a $2 monthly fee or that somebody on here actually read the fine print.
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I don't know what is more shocking. That Wallet charges a $2 monthly fee or that somebody on here actually read the fine print.
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Nobody wants to become a human centiPad.
arozer said:
What happens if I use the $10?
Do they still keep charging $2/month after that?
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No, only when they have to keep track of your money in the account and it goes unused for 6 months.
I actually like using mine. I already put $100 on mine to keep as emergency since I forget my wallet sometimes when I'm heading out to the flying field
Sounds like a gift card. They dont want to track 50 million $10 balances forever so after a while they just charge you a small fee to make it go away eventually.
It's a little confusing. I guess time will tell. I don't know why they can't be clearer in their legal jargon! I think they make things as vague as possible so they can argue any angle!
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Sounds to me that the fee only aplies if you haven't used the card in more than 6 months. Just use it every now and then and there is no fee.
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i understand the fee for inactivity. The annoying part is that fee doesn't show up in the transaction history. If you don't know what your balance was, there is no notification that you were charged anything at all.
DNA on wirefly $150 with new/renew contract. I think there's prob a set up fee but it may be the cheapest place to grab one for now.
It's tempting....
Its definitely a great price,but make sure you read the fine print before pulling the trigger... a lot of these sites that cheaper than normal prices make a lot of their money by charging customers extra for breaking terms they weren't aware of when they purchased the phone.
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I just bought mine, after doing some research. Their fine print has a lot of "might" in it. I talk to someone at verizon and he said as long as you don't cancel the line or downgrade your service you should be fine. Most of the crap about verizon notifying them if you put another phone on the line or swap the phone with different phone on the account "might" cause verizon to notify them that the line was deactivated is just "might happen crap". I think they are just trying the customer to not mess with anything to maximize their commission, which I have no problem with, but from that I have learned verizon will never notify them that the line was deactivated unless it is actually deactivated.
i get one SAMSUNG S6 edeg live demo unit can i flash this phone to work like normal phones
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hitibiti said:
i get one SAMSUNG S6 edeg live demo unit can i flash this phone to work like normal phones
version oh phone
AP:G925XXXU1AOD3_LLK
CSC:G925XPAP1AOD3_LLK
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No...
They lack the modem. Others have tried and ended up with bricks.
There's a reason people are selling these significantly cheaper.
If they could be flashed and magicked into working devices - people would do that and sell them for more money.
Common sense guide you.....
Who in 2015 actually uses phone calls and SMS when you have what's app, Skype etc? Might as well buy a demo unit for significantly cheaper
lite426 said:
Who in 2015 actually uses phone calls and SMS when you have what's app, Skype etc? Might as well buy a demo unit for significantly cheaper
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Because you don't walk around with wifi? Do you live under a rock or wut...?
We've got wifi pretty much everywhere where I live , and for those who don't you can carry a cheap wifi dongle thing. Or you living under a rock?
lite426 said:
We've got wifi pretty much everywhere where I live , and for those who don't you can carry a cheap wifi dongle thing. Or you living under a rock?
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Lmao you have free WiFi whenever you're on the move? Dam.. You high tech man. Rest of us using cellular and 4g lte must be living under a rock...
Yep, get out from under your rock and get with the times, phone and SMS are outdated now. With the money you save from buying a demo unit (£300) it will cost a mere fraction of that to buy wireless dongle and a cellular SIM with data plan, I remember T-mobile had a deal where you could buy a SIM for £20 and get free data for a whole year. Not sure if they stil do it, but I'm sure there are loads of other bargains around. If you want to go ahead and waste your money buying a phone though, be my guest.
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Yep, get out from under your rock and get with the times, phone and SMS are outdated now. With the money you save from buying a demo unit (£300) it will cost a mere fraction of that to buy wireless dongle and a cellular SIM with data plan, I remember T-mobile had a deal where you could buy a SIM for £20 and get free data for a whole year. Not sure if they stil do it, but I'm sure there are loads of other bargains around. If you want to go ahead and waste your money buying a phone though, be my guest.
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Yep because walking around with a wireless dongle, with a charger because battery life on them is never stellar + your phone is just so much more convenient a solution than buying 1 device where it all just works.
Jumping through hoops to save money and end up with a solution that actually offers less functionality is such a practical solution.
As for phones being outdated now, I guess that's why they sold hundreds of millions of them each year globally, because they're an outdated concept.
The battery on them is fine if you buy a good quality one, you can call it "jumping through hoops", but if you really want to spend £300 more just to avoid carrying another thing, which you can just slip into your backpack or suitcase or whatever, then you have more money than sense.
Millions of phones are sold because people don't see a new smartphone and go "oh wow, look how well it makes calls and does texting!" They're impressed by the screen, the specs etc. which could all be had in a demo unit for much less.
If those millions knew they could get live demo units for two thirds less, with identical specs except for cellular, and they were savvy enough to know how to carry external wifi and download free phone apps, then I'm sure not all those millions would've have bought the phones. Common sense guide you...