Hello,
Because of the demand I have seen for the metal straps for the Samsung Gear S on my youtube channel, I had gotten in touch with a designer in South Korea who has been developing custom straps for the Gear S. He has completed making a Black Metal Strap, but had no means of marketing it global or promoting it. I am assisting him by bringing his initial stock of straps to the market. If he is able to sell enough initially he will have the means to release multiple straps in different colors and designs at a lower cost.
You can purchase them here:
eBay.com - http://www.ebay.com/itm/271876881324...84.m1555.l2649
Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X9CGQTU
My Website - http://www.lpxstudios.com/store/p25/...PRE-ORDER.html (Purchase is process through either PayPal or Square)
Shipments begins 6/5
*Price differences are due to different fees from sites. I am selling these bands at cost. I am mainly doing this to help get the designer off the ground to get these bands to market. If we sell enough, he will have the means to mas produce these and other designs at a lower cost. Purchasing through my website will be the lowest cost.
Here are the 2 videos I made for the bands:
Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhIuFIVxKLg
Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnV3QQDxx5k
I was able to work out a deal with a local supplier and my post office to get the standard shipping costs down for all the international shipments.
Canada - $15 > $11
Global - $25 > $17
Here is the new eBay store page (which will be updated soon) - http://stores.ebay.com/lpxstudios?_t...p2047675.l2563
http://www.gofundme.com/GearSMetalBands
Thank you very much for posting the link.
How do we know this is not a scam? OP has no history of posts before this. Bands sound great, but always hesitant to put out money online. Is GOFUNDME secure, or could we lose our money on this and never get a product? No offense if all legit, and you should understand the question and concern I hope.
Thank you.
Oh I completely understand your position. I was hoping that he would be willing to send the his stock to me so I could immediately sell directly from ebay or amazon, but I definitely didn't have the cash on hand to do so. So reluctantly I had agreed upon the pre-order route, knowing that these issues would arrise. But he will not get the money until I receive the straps to send out. But he did send me 2 to review and promote as a good will gesture. I also have the pre-order available through my website where the transaction is processed throguh square or paypal. But even with that I know that this will still make 99% of people hesitant, on top of that you have no idea who I am so that adds on to that. All I can say to that point is you can take a look at my youtube channel, LPX Tech and can judge my character from there and even look for me on facebook if you like, my name is Andrew Hwang. I have done giveaways on my channel where I have given away a gear S, Gear VR, gopro, and a handful of other stuff where people thought I was scamming, but all the winners recieved their prizes and showed the proofs of me sending them out.
As far as GoFundMe is concerned they do have a support team that will reach out to me that a refund has bee requested at which point in time I would do so. The first few people that pre ordered were some of my subscribers from my channel, and I wouldn't personally risk losing them over this, especially as a aspiring youtuber. But at the end of the day I understand if you do not feel comfortablte with this. I am also new to the XDA community as well. I am just hoping to sell enough to the point where the designer will trust me enough to go mass produce the bands and send me a solid stock so I can start to sell them through credible avenues like Amazon.com.
Thank you for your reply though, I had thought that my post would go ignored.
You may personally email me at [email protected] if you like.
I forgot to mention that I will also be taking preorder through my Amazon.com Store once I get it approved. I have started a contact list for those who would like to order it through Amazon instead. If you like to be added to the list, you can email me at [email protected]
I've seen his videos on YouTube. He is a valued member of the Gear S community. I've watched his 30 minute long video on how to set up call forwarding when mine wasn't working. Got the idea that it was AT&T's fault in the comments. I'm not sending him any money, but I can attest this guy is legit.
Here is the video of what this looks like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhIuFIVxKLg
I think they're ugly but at least it's a start.
Thank you for saying so. Yeah I know that these won't be for everyone but it definitely is a start, and if we well enough, more styles will be on their way. I posted a link to the ebay page where you can preorder the bands on thh youtube video.
Some quick questions for you @lpxstudios... do you have the product on hand? If so could you post pics or a YouTube video of the band up close? Also I see the band is metal, but what material is the piece that goes around the watch? It seems to be some sort of plastic. If it is plastic is it of the same quality of the original plastic band that came with the watch?
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Some quick questions for you @lpxstudios... do you have the product on hand? If so could you post pics or a YouTube video of the band up close? Also I see the band is metal, but what material is the piece that goes around the watch? It seems to be some sort of plastic. If it is plastic is it of the same quality of the original plastic band that came with the watch?
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I have the two prototype ones that he sent me to test out. The video of the bands are in the link provided by SaintCrispin above. I can't post urls unfortunately due to my junior level here. The video is on my youtube channel LPX Tech.
The material housing around the watchface is similar to the original piece.
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I forgot to mention that I will also be taking preorder through my Amazon.com Store once I get it approved. I have started a contact list for those who would like to order it through Amazon instead. If you like to be added to the list, you can email me at [email protected]
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Please post when your Amazon store is live.
it is on ebay... thats good enough for me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gear-S-Stainless-Steel-Black-Metal-Band-Pre-Order-Ships-June-2015-/271854347185?
What is the mm width of the band?
Is it a standard size?
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Amazon has finally approved the UPC code so the page is now live.
I am still not able to post URLs, but if you search "Samsung Gear S Black Stainless Steel Metal Band" on Amazon.com it should appear near the top.
My seller name is LPX Tech. I hope this reaches everyone. Would someone be able to post the page url for me? Thank you again everyone.
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Is it a standard size?
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The linkage width are 12.7mm wide and the overal link width is 25.4mm
Gear S Stainless Strap on Amazon
Just ordered mine! Looking forward to sporting my GS with class!
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Just ordered mine! Looking forward to sporting my GS with class!
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Got mine in the mail today. Happy with how it looks. It is very light weight but I'm hopeful that it will hold up just fine.
Just wanted you all to know you can trust this guy. I ordered on Friday... and received it on Monday. Hard to beat that!
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Got mine in the mail today. Happy with how it looks. It is very light weight but I'm hopeful that it will hold up just fine.
Just wanted you all to know you can trust this guy. I ordered on Friday... and received it on Monday. Hard to beat that!
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How did you already receive something that says it will start shipping on may 19th?
Nevermind, the description seems to contradict itself.
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How did you already receive something that says it will start shipping on may 19th?
Nevermind, the description seems to contradict itself.
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Yeah. I emailed him and got clarification. He had gotten 60 items sent to him ahead of time and can send quickly.
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I no you can't post links here but I just saw a leather case made specifically for the gtablet in dhgate. Light sensor, camera, volume, power, other side ports aren't covered.it looks prettty good. For 1 piece it cost 58 dollars. I'm gonna buy it nd tell you guys how it is. Its like a book case nd can be propped up!
Looking forward to the update.
Its the same case from ali express, but its about $2 cheaper.
Made by ZEC electric.
I have a group buy going for this case. PM me if interested.
I ordered it about a week ago - still hasn't arrived yet. They must have been getting a bunch of orders and jacked the price up. When I ordered it it was only $40 shipped.
$43 shipped. Ordered 2 days ago, payment confirmed through paypal, waiting on shipment (They have until Dec 10th to ship.)
Has anyone received their ZAC Electric case yet through DHGate? I ordered mine on Dec. 12th and still haven't received it, but they did bill me. I got a bogus tracking number and I'm not getting and response from Zaki, the seller, through DHGate. Anyone else get screwed by this guy?
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Has anyone received their ZAC Electric case yet through DHGate? I ordered mine on Dec. 12th and still haven't received it, but they did bill me. I got a bogus tracking number and I'm not getting and response from Zaki, the seller, through DHGate. Anyone else get screwed by this guy?
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Yep...same thing here. He did answer one email, stating that there was bad weather to blame. I responded that the tracking number he sent to me was bogus, and that either he lied about shipping it (which is fraud) or it was sent and there should be a different tracking number. I gave him till today to respond before I cancelled my order, and have heard nothing from him. RIP OFF! Caveat emptor!
Did you figure out how to get a refund? The dhgate site is a little misleading.
I just received a reply email from Zaki saying he was very busy, sorry that everyone felt he might be a scam, and apologized about the problems with bad weather and deliveries, but he encouraged we request refunds if we felt it was neccesary. I told him I would wait it out because I like the look of the case. Hopefully I'm not let down. I requested a status update for the time frame for the delivery, since that it my biggest concern. Are we talking days, weeks, or months......
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Did you figure out how to get a refund? The dhgate site is a little misleading.
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I just received an email that my refund is being processed. Will take two business days.
I received the case today and it's the wrong one. It covers all the buttons. This idiot sent me something else, not the one pictured on DHGate. Do not buy from this guy.
I received word that I may be getting a few custom cases in the nest week or so. I try to keep quiet in case I DON'T receive anything and not to create false hope. So far I have been receiving things as scheduled.
When / If they come in I will write up a quick review and, of course, list what I have available for you guys that are holding out for one.
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I received word that I may be getting a few custom cases in the nest week or so. I try to keep quiet in case I DON'T receive anything and not to create false hope. So far I have been receiving things as scheduled.
When / If they come in I will write up a quick review and, of course, list what I have available for you guys that are holding out for one.
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Thanks for the heads up it2steve. Email sent
And an email from me as well, Steve.
Did anyone ever recieve the correct case from DH Gate?
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Did anyone ever recieve the correct case from DH Gate?
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Im courious also. im growing tired of the DX case i am using now, the tabs are starting to slip from the corners, so now i am looking for a more correct fitting case.
thanks
Just saw this site:
http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/...4-01-10-Zpad-DOCK-G-tablet-Dock-HDMI-LAN.html
They said about 15days to U.S
In my experience: 10days or so.
update(01/11(beijing time)) The price drop have been over.. maybe they will have the next point..
XDA marketplace..The thread of
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883086
I usually ignore websites that advertise by yelling with three exclamation points. (!!!)
I'm not saying it's fake, it just bothers me.
I see.. I think so..
Please, one question: do you know if this dock is compatible with Advent Vega? Thanks!
I don't know if it is suitable
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Please, one question: do you know if this dock is compatible with Advent Vega? Thanks!
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I dont know if it is compatible with Advent Vega. But the Advent Vega and Zpad looks Very similar.I think that might be malata OEM products.
You can find a guy who has the DOCK from UK. ask them this thing.
Says they cannot process commercial or business credit... I'm only trying to use a debit card. Odd. Maybe its automatically trying to run as credit because its a MasterCard as well? Bah.. oh well.
Why not paypal?
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Says they cannot process commercial or business credit... I'm only trying to use a debit card. Odd. Maybe its automatically trying to run as credit because its a MasterCard as well? Bah.. oh well.
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Ah, sorry to hear that. Why not pay it with paypal?
As far as I know, you can use the credit card (VISA or MasterCard) and paypal.
I do not know more
Just ordered one. Paid via PayPal. Thanks for the tipoff!
No body like this pirce???
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Ah, sorry to hear that. Why not pay it with paypal?
As far as I know, you can use the credit card (VISA or MasterCard) and paypal.
I do not know more
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That's true... I could use PayPal and have PayPal process from my card instead.. I stopped using PayPal because it wouldbtake forever to transfer money from my bank, but I forgot they gave that option now, which seems to work well. I'm going to order this weekend now.. lol thanks.
Edit: any comments on viewing angle and how steady the gtab is in this dock? I was thinking I might be able to throw some Velcro on the bottom of this thing and the dash of my car and use it as a car mount as well if it wasn't too obstructive to view. I always use it for music. Anything is safer than trying to quickly reach for my passenger seat at red lights. Lol
Based on my recent experience shopping with aliexpress.com, AKA AliBaba, i would recommend anyone to be very/very careful placing an order with them.
I placed my order on 12/11/10, paid by paypal and i am still waiting for item to arrive; the company has so far sent me three emails automatically extending the delivery date and i just asked for a refund; they extended the delivery date again.
What is strange is that the company uses what looks like the standard official paypal login screen; The money was taken out of my bank account with a paypal referral # and yet my account with paypal does not show such charge, so i am pretty sure i've been scammed of my money.
I just contacted paypal about this transaction and they must be investigating this merchant.
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Based on my recent experience shopping with aliexpress.com, AKA AliBaba, i would recommend anyone to be very/very careful placing an order with them.
I placed my order on 12/11/10, paid by paypal and i am still waiting for item to arrive; the company has so far sent me three emails automatically extending the delivery date and i just asked for a refund; they extended the delivery date again.
What is strange is that the company uses what looks like the standard official paypal login screen; The money was taken out of my bank account with a paypal referral # and yet my account with paypal does not show such charge, so i am pretty sure i've been scammed of my money.
I just contacted paypal about this transaction and they must be investigating this merchant.
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There are many fraud companies. But I think all this will end soon. Because it2steve will give us surprises. You will get the desired product from him . And fast.
as long as you use aliexpress your money is pretty much safe!its when you deal with the manufacturer directly on alibaba.com u have to worry!! on ali express you dont release payment til you receive the item and verify it with aliexpress! and there is a feedback system like ebay on aliexpress im not saying its impossible to get scammed but alot harder!!! check it out remember alibaba you deal with the companies directly ali express your order goes through them and is like paypal in a way! your money doesnt get released til you verify you recived your order and its not damaged and works correctly!! if not you can open a dispute and get a refund or a discount!!
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as long as you use aliexpress your money is pretty much safe!its when you deal with the manufacturer directly on alibaba.com u have to worry!! on ali express you dont release payment til you receive the item and verify it with aliexpress! and there is a feedback system like ebay on aliexpress im not saying its impossible to get scammed but alot harder!!! check it out remember alibaba you deal with the companies directly ali express your order goes through them and is like paypal in a way! your money doesnt get released til you verify you recived your order and its not damaged and works correctly!! if not you can open a dispute and get a refund or a discount!!
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I too believe this to be true. In my (very few) dealings with with aliexpress its was very structured as far as if/when/how I received my product. The vendors there rely heavily on a feedback system much as ebay does.
I think the part that we all hate it the thought of waiting 21 days for our toys. I'm the same way which is why I paid 2 1/2 times what most are paying for my first dock. I wanted it and wanted it now.
The idea is to open a good line of communication with someone where the product is that is trustworthy, delivers, and sticks to it. I am personally working on getting some stock here (as well as APX_)for us but prefer not to speak about it until it's in my hand. That's just easier all the way around.
Ok guys, i'll ammend my post.
I was just contacted by Paypal who informed me that the transaction is listed with them as well as a referral number which, tried as i did, i could not find originally in my Paypal account, so i'll give the merchant the benefit of the doubt.
I understand the item is being shipped from China for a minimum shipping fee, but must this merchant start sending customers emails within one week of purchase with links to contest it ? So far i've received at least five such emails, which is unnerving...
Ordered mine, its easily the best deal I could find out there for the dock. Thanks for the heads-up on the price drop.
In my opinion, the aliexpress pay system seems to besecure so far, giving the seller a set time to ship the product of 3 days. Of course it sucks having to wait around 15 days for the item to arrive here from China.
UPDATE: 10 JAN 2011 10:27 PM PST - Just received the tracking number and the claim that the item has shipped. Doesn't look like a scam, but I'll feel better once the dock's in my hands.
I have a few extra docks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865038
keeping you guys updated!
No body want to get it directly from your place quickly but like to waiting a long time from far away? I don't think so...
So I ordered mine on the 10th, and received 2 tracking numbers, but none of them work. Has anyone else ordered from this and did they receive the products they ordered?
Its just been 2 weeks and I am getting nervous, I can at least count on paypal or alibaba to get me my money back if this was a scam I hope.
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So I ordered mine on the 10th, and received 2 tracking numbers, but none of them work. Has anyone else ordered from this and did they receive the products they ordered?
Its just been 2 weeks and I am getting nervous, I can at least count on paypal or alibaba to get me my money back if this was a scam I hope.
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This wasnt a dock ordered from me was it???
...sent from my ' un-stock' vibrant
I was all ready to pull the trigger on a preorder today, and was sitting on top of my machine like a buzzard over a dead deer, only to find that the only color option is silver. Any word on ETA for black?
Just saw the same thing. I was going to get the silver and picked a data plan. Then told me not available in my area WTF
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Just tried to contact the 'chat' help on AT&T. They tell me they have no ETA on black, but that level of 'employee' probably wouldn't be in-the-know on such a thing. Any feedback is appreciated.
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Just tried to contact the 'chat' help on AT&T. They tell me they have no ETA on black, but that level of 'employee' probably wouldn't be in-the-know on such a thing. Any feedback is appreciated.
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I received the same response from the chat rep. I even called and the rep stated the release of the black version is TBD. :crying:
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I received the same response from the chat rep. I even called and the rep stated the release of the black version is TBD. :crying:
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I went ahead and ordered the silver. I have a TyTNII (Tilt) to return on the trade-in program that's worth $100, so I figure even if I get whacked with a $35 restocking fee to trade colors if they come out with black a month from now, I'm still ahead of the game.
Only the silver ones are available for pre order - apparently the black ones might not make it for launch according to our internal documents.
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Only the silver ones are available for pre order - apparently the black ones might not make it for launch according to our internal documents.
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LOL! If you're at the store on Dunning Road, you guys sold me my Inspire. Small world.
So, you're saying that there won't be any black at all, or that they just won't be available for a while yet?
Probably wont be for a while.
Black will come at a later date most likely.
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Probably wont be for a while.
Black will come at a later date most likely.
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Why the delay? I know they're already out on the streed based on posted pictures. What gives?
Probably production setbacks for whatever they do to make the metallic black.
Silver is probably easier to manufacture.
Havnt seen a black review of the htc one yet lol
The black is an anodized finish so that takes some time, plus they might have to polish out some spots for a ground contact or something. It would take more time to produce but probably they thought very few people would want black.
I'm glad it worked out this way. I couldn't make up my mind which one to get so when I went to order it ATT made up my mind for me.
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I'm glad it worked out this way. I couldn't make up my mind which one to get so when I went to order it ATT made up my mind for me.
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Well that makes one of us.I'll take no One before I'll take a silver One.
I'm really tired of this crap. Last time it took forever to find a white HTC One X, and now the black HTC One is going to take awhile for me to get. If I hadn't just broke the screen on my One X, I guess I could wait, but I really don't want a silver One.
I figure the phone is gonna be in an Otterbox or Seidio case totally covering it anyway, so I'm good to go with silver.
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Yeah, I preorderd at a store today 40m miles from my town. Stupid AT&T is blocking people with business discounts from preordering online. I have an 8525 charged up and ready to send. Just waiting for the info to send it in lol. Easiest $100 I ever made !!
I ordered the Developer Edition and as you all know there is no color selection prompt. :crying:
However, when I review my order it says "customer contact for additional information required." I wonder if they'll give us the option in a week or two?
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Yeah, I preorderd at a store today 40m miles from my town. Stupid AT&T is blocking people with business discounts from preordering online. I have an 8525 charged up and ready to send. Just waiting for the info to send it in lol. Easiest $100 I ever made !!
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Actually, I managed to pre-order online with my business discount. Now I just have one on my service, not equipment purchases so maybe that's different from what you have. Still glad I managed it though!
As for "Silver" - It'll be in a case anyways so I suppose color doesn't matter much. For the record, I am bummed that the red One isn't available anywhere.
I wanted a black one at first but I just did not want to wait another month or whatever. The silver is not bad and it will going in a case so I can live with it. I hope it doesn't take HTC a month plus to get the black version out.
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I ordered the Developer Edition and as you all know there is no color selection prompt. :crying:
However, when I review my order it says "customer contact for additional information required." I wonder if they'll give us the option in a week or two?
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Its only silver. Check htcdevs twitter page
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Yeah, I preorderd at a store today 40m miles from my town. Stupid AT&T is blocking people with business discounts from preordering online. I have an 8525 charged up and ready to send. Just waiting for the info to send it in lol. Easiest $100 I ever made !!
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If you're talking about the special pre-order bonus thing, you may want to make sure that phone is covered before you get your hopes up. Looking at the photos of that thing make me think its probably too old to qualify.
HTC One® Upgrade Promotion Terms of Use.
7.2 Program Requirements. In order to participate in the HTC One Upgrade Program you must have an eligible used device as defined by the on-line Tool. You can identify if the used device is eligible by utilizing the drop down menus to pick the make, model, and carrier for the used device. If you cannot find the make or model and believe this is in error, you can contact the program administrator at Clover Wireless. The Program is only valid within the United States. You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to participate. The Program is not valid on stolen property. There is a maximum of one (1) trade-in utilizing HTC One Upgrade promotion per registrant. A valid proof of purchase is a) an original invoice with the IMEI number printed on it or b) a copy of the UPC code with the IMEI code printed on it. A copy of a UPC code is only permitted once as a valid Proof of Purchases. Clover Wireless has the right to reject any trade-ins for promotional trade-in submissions where 1) the used device is submitted by anyone other than the user of the used device and 2) when the used device was not active at the time of the new device purchase and 3) the trade-in voucher was not agreed to by you and 4) there is an invalid proof of purchase or 5) we believe there to be fraudulent intentions. Without a valid Proof of Purchase, you will not be paid the promotional trade-up amount.
What color combo/carrier did you order and what are you most excited about for this phone?
I personally preordered in the martian green with the silver spine. I placed the order shortly after pre-sale went live, while watching GoT. I can't wait to get my hands on new tech, i have been very impressed with my s10+ and hope to have a better experience with the fold.
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What color combo/carrier did you order and what are you most excited about for this phone?
I personally preordered in the martian green with the silver spine. I placed the order shortly after pre-sale went live, while watching GoT. I can't wait to get my hands on new tech, i have been very impressed with my s10+ and hope to have a better experience with the fold.
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Sweet. What's the estimated ship date for you?
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Sweet. What's the estimated ship date for you?
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By May 1st, but imagine it will come in by the 26th. Looks like they sold 4500 each of att and tmobile.
I got Martian Green with the gold spine. I figure a futuristic phone would look cool in a funky color. I specifically wanted the gold spine and it's only available with blue and green. The carriers are only selling black and silver with a grey and silver spine so I figure those will be the most common combinations. CNET just posted 70 hands-on pics and a lot of them are green. I don't regret my choice..
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By May 1st, but imagine it will come in by the 26th. Looks like they sold 4500 each of att and tmobile.
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Really that's surprising considering people were making a huge deal about the price and crease issue.
what about unlock status? i want to buy one, but which is unlocked?
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Really that's surprising considering people were making a huge deal about the price and crease issue.
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Gotta pay to play....and the crease is likely a result of first gen tech, I'm sure it will improve. That said, most reviewers are saying it fades out of sight as you continue to use it...much like a notch.
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Gotta pay to play....and the crease is likely a result of first gen tech, I'm sure it will improve. That said, most reviewers are saying it fades out of sight as you continue to use it...much like a notch.
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Seems like there was more demand than everyone expected. I just so happen to check my email on a whim and saw the Pre-orders now open link. It was an hour after they sent them out too. Once I saw that some colors were already gone I figured they were selling fast. Didn't expects those numbers though
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what about unlock status? i want to buy one, but which is unlocked?
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Right now its only AT&T and Tmobile. It's possible they will release the phone to other carriers later on with the 5g variant. They still haven't said much about that model
I just pre-ordered the T-Mobile version. I'm planning on buying a pre-paid T-Mobile SIM, load it up with $100 worth of minutes/data, and then request an official unlock code from T-Mobile, as per their unlocking policy. Then I'll test out my Verizon SIM. Verizon is shutting down it's CDMA network at the end of the year, so as long as the Fold can handle LTE bands 2/4/5/13/66, it should hopefully be able to work on Verizon. If it ends up not working, I guess I'll be getting a refund from Samsung.
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I just pre-ordered the T-Mobile version. I'm planning on buying a pre-paid T-Mobile SIM, load it up with $100 worth of minutes/data, and then request an official unlock code from T-Mobile, as per their unlocking policy. Then I'll test out my Verizon SIM. Verizon is shutting down it's CDMA network at the end of the year, so as long as the Fold can handle LTE bands 2/4/5/13/66, it should hopefully be able to work on Verizon. If it ends up not working, I guess I'll be getting a refund from Samsung.
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How are you going to get a refund if you would have used it for a while
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How are you going to get a refund if you would have used it for a while
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You can get a refund from Samsung if the device is returned to them within 15 days, as long as it's in like-new condition. https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/standard-device-trial-policy/
But if for some reason they won't accept the return, I'll just sell it on eBay.
I also ordered a Martian Green with a Gold Hinge. I know that there will be many shortcomings with the Fold but I just couldn't resist. I do love being an early adopter and with that being said if I am totally dissatisfied with the Fold, I'll return it and just use my Note 9 until the N10 comes out. I think that I'm going to really like this phone and I'm so anxious to get it and hopefully won't want to return it.
On another note, when I ordered on Samsung.com, I took screenshots of each page as I ordered. Only the final confirmation page **did not** state the Martian Green color, only the gold hinge color. Also, my confirmation emails didn't show the Martian green color either (and the Shop Samsung app doesn't).
Did anyone else have this same experience? I chatted with two different Samsung Agents (one today, one yesterday) and they were worthless. Coldn't find any information. The one tonight said to wait until they are in stock to verify. WTH?!?
Damn I'm on T-Mobile and was only able to choose between silver and black. it sucks i wasn't able to choose the Samsung exclusive colors.
ended up getting the silver would have preferred the blue though with gold hinge
AT&T here, I was apprehensive about the phone but after watching the hands-on videos, it made me really want one. By then it was too late and Samsung.com was already out of pre-orders. Like you, I settled for the silver but really wanted the blue with gold hinge. My estimated delivery is the 24th, so we'll see how true that is. Super excited though, even with it's shortcomings I'm just ready for something super different. I remember when the Galaxy Note originally came out and people were going crazy at the size of it. I can only imagine the reactions when I pull the Fold out hahaha.
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Damn I'm on T-Mobile and was only able to choose between silver and black. it sucks i wasn't able to choose the Samsung exclusive colors.
ended up getting the silver would have preferred the blue though with gold hinge
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GallardosEggrollShop said:
AT&T here, I was apprehensive about the phone but after watching the hands-on videos, it made me really want one. By then it was too late and Samsung.com was already out of pre-orders. Like you, I settled for the silver but really wanted the blue with gold hinge. My estimated delivery is the 24th, so we'll see how true that is. Super excited though, even with it's shortcomings I'm just ready for something super different. I remember when the Galaxy Note originally came out and people were going crazy at the size of it. I can only imagine the reactions when I pull the Fold out hahaha.
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that's weird because during ordering if i choose the At&t version I was only able to select the blue/green colors but only silver/black with T-mobile.
and you say they were out of pre-orders but you were still able to get one?
Yah I also cannot wait to see the expressions on peoples faces, you will definitely get some looks lol
Oopps, sorry I didn't specify. Samsung.com pre-orders were already gone, I had to go on AT&T's site to pre-order instead. It looks like the pre-orders are still up for them with Silver and Black being the only colors.
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that's weird because during ordering if i choose the At&t version I was only able to select the blue/green colors but only silver/black with T-mobile.
and you say they were out of pre-orders but you were still able to get one?
Yah I also cannot wait to see the expressions on peoples faces, you will definitely get some looks lol
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GallardosEggrollShop said:
Oopps, sorry I didn't specify. Samsung.com pre-orders were already gone, I had to go on AT&T's site to pre-order instead. It looks like the pre-orders are still up for them with Silver and Black being the only colors.
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Ah I see, you're lucky mine is scheduled to ship by May 1st.
Yeah he should be able to return it within 15 days
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burrzoo said:
I also ordered a Martian Green with a Gold Hinge. I know that there will be many shortcomings with the Fold but I just couldn't resist. I do love being an early adopter and with that being said if I am totally dissatisfied with the Fold, I'll return it and just use my Note 9 until the N10 comes out. I think that I'm going to really like this phone and I'm so anxious to get it and hopefully won't want to return it.
On another note, when I ordered on Samsung.com, I took screenshots of each page as I ordered. Only the final confirmation page **did not** state the Martian Green color, only the gold hinge color. Also, my confirmation emails didn't show the Martian green color either (and the Shop Samsung app doesn't).
Did anyone else have this same experience? I chatted with two different Samsung Agents (one today, one yesterday) and they were worthless. Coldn't find any information. The one tonight said to wait until they are in stock to verify. WTH?!?
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Yeah i believe evryones is like this who ordered from Samsung . On mine it just shows hinge color as well. Ive even seen screenshots of others preorder and its the same. So no need to freak :good:
Anyone cancelling there pre order work all these fold units problems? I'm wondering whether to cancel it or if becomes big if Samsung going to hault the fold
Just read this:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nicolenguyen/samsung-galaxy-fold-screen-failure
I'm hoping these are isolated cases. I did read it has a protective film on the inside that is Not to be removed but you better damn well tell the public about it FIRST!
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Pre-ordered from the Microsoft store. Have been utilizing Microsoft rewards so I will get reward points for my purchase also. Now the wait ?
Pre-ordered, but went through AT&T sadly. Wanted the unlocked version, but it is too pricey outright.
I pre ordered mine via bestbuy. I am hoping this lightens my load while increasing my functionality. Here's hoping Verizon will activate on the esim and I can use AT&T on the sim slot
mastridonicus said:
I pre ordered mine via bestbuy. I am hoping this lightens my load while increasing my functionality. Here's hoping Verizon will activate on the esim and I can use AT&T on the sim slot
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According to the press release, it is compatible will work on Verizon.
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Count me in..
Cheers,
BR
I also pre-ordered with AT&T, we have a business account with them. I'm going to make it my DD for a week or so to see if it would be a good fit for where I work. If there were just a few key differences I would feel a little more excited about it. My wish list in no particular order would be 1) Bigger batteries, at least over 5,000mA 2) Minimum 90 Hz refresh rate 3) Thinner bezels all the way around. I'm okay with some bezel just trim them maybe in half?? 4) Wireless charging (I realize I need to give up some thickness for the battery and charging coil, I'm good with it) 5) Stereo speakers, this will a media device to a certain degree.
Preordered through AT&T as well. Anxiously waiting, but I do have some reservations. My main one is the size. I'm coming from the Huawei Mate 20 X. Using a Pixel 4a at the moment to get used to a smaller screen again. None of the specs bother me. I get tired of hearing about the 855 processor. I mean just over 9 months or so ago every reviewer was gushing over how fast it was. Now, it's like a Model T in their eyes. Ridiculous. I'm just worried about the smaller screen size.
People get very hung up on specs, I have been hearing good things about performance but again that's just numbers. The real test will be individual usage and how it performs for each of us. If you have AT&T or Best Buy close by, you may want to see if they got demo units in. They were supposed to go live 08/28. there are YT videos popping up.
August 30 in best but near me
I wonder if they will ship out before the 10th to avoid possible delays
My understanding is that the device would be delivered by 09/10.
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My understanding is that the device would be delivered by 09/10.
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I read an article stating they'd start shipping on 9/10. I quickly checked my pre-order which clearly stated delivery by 9/10.
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I read an article stating they'd start shipping on 9/10. I quickly checked my pre-order which clearly stated delivery by 9/10.
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As does my AT&T order. if they say Delivery by 09/10 then they will make every effort to meet that commitment. (will any of them arrive early, who can say..) I have never had one show up late.
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BR
at 9/10 it should be at your door.
just got charged today for my pre order
Just saw the charge for my preorder.
rmoniz said:
Just saw the charge for my preorder.
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Very odd cause most charges fall off in a few days . I work for Apple and we try not to do this so early cause we would get people who get there devices and then cancel the card later.
I’m hoping is means they will ship soon. I can probably look for my order number on UPS.
rmoniz said:
I’m hoping is means they will ship soon. I can probably look for my order number on UPS.
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nah i do not think an early shipping microsoft is pretty strict on dates