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Hi,
is there anybody who allready have an official black HTC Advantage ?
If yes, i would like to use the green today screen - can somebody please upload it ? I have used the one from my Trinity but it is not optimized for landscape usage.
i think now one as it yet. the release day is 13/4/07.
"This product will be in stock on Friday 13 April, 2007."
look:http://egadgetdepot.com/catalog/pro...id=79&osCsid=4b25efdc909349321ada463643ec5be0
BTW,nice price for the Advantage.
getting mine April 10th...
I'm getting my HTC Advantage on Wed. April 10th. Going to take off work and spend all day setting this thing up and trying out different tweaks. I'll try to remember to post my findings...but I also have the flu so I may not get around to it....*cough* *sneeze* *ouch*
ltxda said:
I'm getting my HTC Advantage on Wed. April 10th. Going to take off work and spend all day setting this thing up and trying out different tweaks. I'll try to remember to post my findings...but I also have the flu so I may not get around to it....*cough* *sneeze* *ouch*
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Well, the vendor notified us that the phones got held up overseas. BS!
ltxda said:
Well, the vendor notified us that the phones got held up overseas. BS!
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from what i heard, it's not even out yet
http://egadgetdepot.com/catalog/pro...id=79&osCsid=0c9ccf754afad95694a577bf1f4a2804
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http://egadgetdepot.com/catalog/pro...id=79&osCsid=0c9ccf754afad95694a577bf1f4a2804
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nice, looks like it's finally here
in stock...
wu5262 said:
nice, looks like it's finally here
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I emailed the guy at egadgetsdepot.com and he says they are in stock ready to ship out. I'm ordering 3 right now for overnight shipping to arrive here by Tuesday. I'll let you guys know.
Well, he's probably out of stock now, then. I ordered one at 08:14pm, and if ltxda, just ordered 3 (I think with something this hot, it should be 1/customer) that takes up the 4 he had left that he communicated to me exactly 55 minutes ago.
ltxda said:
I emailed the guy at egadgetsdepot.com and he says they are in stock ready to ship out. I'm ordering 3 right now for overnight shipping to arrive here by Tuesday. I'll let you guys know.
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I can't wait than for Tuesday to hear if you got your device.
I'm very impressed with Stan over at E-gadget Depot. He already sent me the UPS tracking number to ship on Monday with Next Day Air. Too bad my UPS guy always comes in the evening At least I'll finally have it on Tuesday. It seems like I've been waiting forever! I'll let you all know when it shows up.
Don't forget to put some info today about your Advantage
I'm olaying with my one right now. Just oicked it up from inkino on tcr. Laptop? that's for children..
Tell me what do you think of build quality of your Advantage?
GOT IT!!!
I got my Advantage/x7500. Came in on Tuesday like Stan promised. They are great at EGadgetDepot.com.
I already have TomTom working on it with a bunch of other software. Only warning I can tell you is DO NOT install the GPRS Monitor that comes on the utility CD. It kept locking up my device.
I'm looking for some desktop enhancements but can't find the post. Anyone can direct me to it?
Also, someone wanted some graphics off of this thing. If you tell me which one you want and how to get it I'll gladly post it up for you.
One more thing...Since I'm in the US and use TMobile, I had to change the band on the phone for it to work. In case anyone runs into this. I initially thought it was my SIM but it was just the band setting.
schoofter said:
Tell me what do you think of build quality of your Advantage?
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I don't see any problems with the build quality. I keep wanting to wash my hands because the black glossy keeps picking up my finger prints.
ltxda said:
I got my Advantage/x7500. Came in on Tuesday like Stan promised. They are great at EGadgetDepot.com.
I already have TomTom working on it with a bunch of other software. Only warning I can tell you is DO NOT install the GPRS Monitor that comes on the utility CD. It kept locking up my device.
I'm looking for some desktop enhancements but can't find the post. Anyone can direct me to it?
Also, someone wanted some graphics off of this thing. If you tell me which one you want and how to get it I'll gladly post it up for you.
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when you say desktop enhancement, what do you mean? please explain a bit more what you want so the rest of us and help you out. btw, welcome to the Athena Family.
As for the black glossy finish, it's one of the thing which makes me think the silver one is better, it just way too easy to get your finger prints on, but at least for silver one, it not visible. Well i guess that is the price you have to pay if you want the sexy black look, just like lots of mobile out here, easy to get finger print one, but people still love it. Just Advantage is quite big, so more easy to get finger prints on and easier for people to see it as well.
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when you say desktop enhancement, what do you mean? please explain a bit more what you want so the rest of us and help you out. btw, welcome to the Athena Family.
As for the black glossy finish, it's one of the thing which makes me think the silver one is better, it just way too easy to get your finger prints on, but at least for silver one, it not visible. Well i guess that is the price you have to pay if you want the sexy black look, just like lots of mobile out here, easy to get finger print one, but people still love it. Just Advantage is quite big, so more easy to get finger prints on and easier for people to see it as well.
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I saw a post a while back that had software which allowed you to change the look of the desktop. The "Start" menu looked more like the WinXP Start menu and it allowed you to make the Today screen look MUCH MUCH better. I'm still searching because it was within one of the forums on this site. Annoying when I can't find what I'm looking for.
Oh...and thank you for the welcome. Glad to be part of the new family! This phone is AWESOME!!!
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I saw a post a while back that had software which allowed you to change the look of the desktop. The "Start" menu looked more like the WinXP Start menu and it allowed you to make the Today screen look MUCH MUCH better. I'm still searching because it was within one of the forums on this site. Annoying when I can't find what I'm looking for.
Oh...and thank you for the welcome. Glad to be part of the new family! This phone is AWESOME!!!
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There are lots of software out there which makes your Today screen looks nice, for changing the start bar: use Wisbar Advance, for today screen, use iLauncher or SPB Pocket Plus, and Pocket Breeze.
wu5262 said:
There are lots of software out there which makes your Today screen looks nice, for changing the start bar: use Wisbar Advance, for today screen, use iLauncher or SPB Pocket Plus, and Pocket Breeze.
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Thanks...will look into these ad let you know if any of them was what I previously saw.
I may be pressing my luck here but anyone found a snap on plastic case for the G-tablet? Or know a place where I can have one custom made?
I'm assuming your looking for a shell type case? Me too
I would imagine it may be some time before we see something like that. With all the tabs coming out, manufacturers will be picking the big ticket items and making them for those. Until viewsonic fixes issues and makes this thing hot outta the box, we're still gonna be little fish in the big pond.
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any luck finding something here? i am also looking for a skin case.
SHELL sample
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any luck finding something here? i am also looking for a skin case.
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I will find some manufacturers to make one out.
xjarl said:
I will find some manufacturers to make one out.
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Xjarl, I would be more interested in a protective wrap around silicone case. I will buy one the second they are available.
I just found these protective case online.
http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/...GEL-shell-case-special-design-100pcs-lot.html
It2steve is a contact person on XDA
SRTDOC said:
I just found these protective case online.
http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/...GEL-shell-case-special-design-100pcs-lot.html
It2steve is a contact person on XDA
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I did get word that here are in the process of being made/designed and I have had pics for a week or so. Among other things, I choose NOT to bring things up until I have firm knowledge and/or have an them in hand that I can unload. For example; I don't want to say that I MAY have more docks within the week and them not show. I think it's better (and more respectful) to discuss it when it's in hand.
If your like me (and most of you are) when you see something that you want, especially something new and innovative, you WANT IT NOW!!! I am the same way and I'd rather not give false hope to anyone here.
With that being said feel free to pass the word and keep an ear to the ground. I am currently working on more docks (with extra ac adapters) and a verity of cases; leather with and without snaps as well as the 'shell' encasing that you saw above.
Again, I prefer to keep things quiet and to not have to keep up with PM's (and potentially lose any) and to not risk putting my foot in my mouth.
With that being said, I will make it public knowledge AS SOON as I have ANY product in hand that you may want. Also, as of right now; I strictly plan on selling anything I receive at my cost to XDA members. I'm not here to make any profits but only to contribute where I can. If I can't develop or help solve programming issues at least I can front some money and get stuff here for us.
Hope all that makes sense?
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I will find some manufacturers to make one out.
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Great. Thanks for the help.
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I will find some manufacturers to make one out.
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AWESOME!! Thank you! If possible, please consider black with a rubberized coating (like the Seidio Innocase for the Droid phones). I definitely want one!
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It2steve
Didnt I read somewhere that you coordinating those snap on rear cases for the g tab ?
If so, whats the status on that project ?
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It2steve
Didnt I read somewhere that you coordinating those snap on rear cases for the g tab ?
If so, whats the status on that project ?
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I am working to get anything and everything possible here is the states. From what I know those 'shell' cases aren't complete yet. I have a couple of docks and I am expecting a few leather (or PU) cases in a couple weeks. I try to lay low until I actually have firm knowledge or something in my hand as not to create false expectation.
Hope that make sense?
I would love one of those plastic shell cases. Whoever is working on these ought to consider putting some type of stand in the case, similar to the Archos 101.
Any news on this Steve. I see that one supplier has them listed on Alibaba, but after contacting them, they said they were looking for a new supplier.
I'm going on vacation this summer and wanted to start thinking about a case for the note.
I am going to Universal Orlando and also to the Bahamas. So think theme parks, roller coasters, waterparks, and snorkeling.
I know this isn't an iphone and we don't have the same options that they do, but anyone have any ideas about this?
TIA
Based on your vacation description, this is a tricky situation.
I forget that company that can 'water-proof' certain phones...but I'm not even sure about their overall work quality.
Normally, I would say just use a thin TPU kind of case. But in your case, I would probably look for a more bulky kind of case that offers more protection.
However, if I was you, I would bring along an older backup phone that can be considered more "disposable"...if you do have 1. But if you prefer to bring the Note, basically the main thing you can do is to be careful with it.
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I forget that company that can 'water-proof' certain phones...but I'm not even sure about their overall work quality.
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Liquipel.com
I have already contacted them to see if they will do the Note. I will let you all know if they will or not.
I would take my backup phone.
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I picked up a Samsung Rugby II off Craigslist for trips to the Keys. Saved me more than a few times.
I've looked high and low to find the wallpaper I used to have on my NC. It's mainly a white coffee cup with maybe a drop falling into it. I can't remember where I got it, but I have checked all the usual suspects. It might have been from the Nook where it offered to "download more" in the wallpaper section. It is definitely not in the market or zedge. I have seen one similar, but not the one I had. I have looked through a lot of threads here also.
If anyone has it or knows where I can get it, I'd appreciate it.
try my beer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.golizza.Beer
I'm going to create another drinkes.
Like this? http://www.epicwallpapers.net/abstract-wallpapers/black-wallpaper-hd-32--2885.html
Nook-Look has a small collection of coffee and tea images, a couple of which look close to what you're after.
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Like this? http://www.epicwallpapers.net/abstract-wallpapers/black-wallpaper-hd-32--2885.html
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Thanks. That's not the one I was looking for, but the closest one yet.
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Thanks. That's not the one I was looking for, but the closest one yet.
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There's always Google! Looks like there are a lot of white-cups-with-drop available.
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Nook-Look has a small collection of coffee and tea images, a couple of which look close to what you're after.
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Close, but still looking. I wish I could remember where I got it sometime last year. I think it would have been either one of those "download more" options on the device or at zedge.net (and it's no longer there).
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There's always Google! Looks like there are a lot of white-cups-with-drop available.
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Google was the first thing I tried. Thought here at the Nook specific I might get lucky.
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Google was the first thing I tried. Thought here at the Nook specific I might get lucky.
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You have very specific coffee cup tastes! I change my wallpaper images often enough that close is good enough.
Easy enough to resize any that you like for the NC screen if all else fails. I did that with some of my old Heavy Metal magazine covers... until I got bored and changed them.
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You have very specific coffee cup tastes! I change my wallpaper images often enough that close is good enough.
Easy enough to resize any that you like for the NC screen if all else fails. I did that with some of my old Heavy Metal magazine covers... until I got bored and changed them.
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I know. Sounds a little compulsive doesn't it. I change mine around also, but got to thinking about that old Nook one I really liked and went on a quest. I did go with the black ?something? hd2 one mentioned above, and it looks good.
How do you resize them? I think the size I need for me device is about 1600 x 1200, but not sure. It's Samsung Galaxy Note.
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[...] How do you resize them? I think the size I need for me device is about 1600 x 1200, but not sure. It's Samsung Galaxy Note.
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The scrollable wallpaper images for the NOOK Color are 840x1024, 600x1024 for non-scrollable, IIRC. I have no idea what a SGN uses.
Any graphics program that can create a jpg or png image of the appropriate dimensions should work. I've used basic Windows Paint for simple cut & paste images, mostly to get an image centered at the correct size. Use gimp or photoshop if you're after something complex.
The NOOKs ship with a top-down view of a coffee cup at the top right and a scone mid-left, all on a dark wood tabletop. There's a B&N Cafe napkin under the cup. That's not the one you're after, is it?
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The scrollable wallpaper images for the NOOK Color are 840x1024, 600x1024 for non-scrollable, IIRC. I have no idea what a SGN uses.
Any graphics program that can create a jpg or png image of the appropriate dimensions should work. I've used basic Windows Paint for simple cut & paste images, mostly to get an image centered at the correct size. Use gimp or photoshop if you're after something complex.
The NOOKs ship with a top-down view of a coffee cup at the top right and a scone mid-left, all on a dark wood tabletop. There's a B&N Cafe napkin under the cup. That's not the one you're after, is it?
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Thanks very much for the sizing info. As it turns out, the one I said was the closest turns out to be the exact one. I came across a photo of the Nook when I sold it on eBay, and that was it!
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bobstro said:
The NOOKs ship with a top-down view of a coffee cup at the top right and a scone mid-left, all on a dark wood tabletop. There's a B&N Cafe napkin under the cup. That's not the one you're after, is it?
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I have been looking for that image for a while. I have scoured my Nook Color and have only been able to find the 210x256 thumbnail image. Do you know where on the Nook Color it is stored, or where I can find the full image file? I would like to use it as my wallpaper on my Moto Xoom. Thanks!
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I have been looking for that image for a while. I have scoured my Nook Color and have only been able to find the 210x256 thumbnail image. Do you know where on the Nook Color it is stored, or where I can find the full image file? I would like to use it as my wallpaper on my Moto Xoom. Thanks!
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Well, I found it. I swear I have been searching both the Nook and the web for the last year, but something about posting in a forum triggers the creative problem solving juices. Must be some hidden desire to make myself look stupid.
For the record, the file is called "Cafe.png" and is found in "/system/media/wallpapers". I could not see that folder for some reason when mounting on my computer, but I was able to find it using Astro and email it to myself. Sorry for not figuring it out before posting.
Pre-ordered the second it opened up. For foldables I've had the Z Fold 1 and 2, as well as the the X Fold. Love folders despite the problems and I'm looking forward to getting back into a Pixel without giving up my folding action.
I'll be selling the watch new in the box, anyone know how one goes about that?
im in australia so i cant buy it, its not like i could afford it anyways lmao
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Pre-ordered the second it opened up. For foldables I've had the Z Fold 1 and 2, as well as the the X Fold. Love folders despite the problems and I'm looking forward to getting back into a Pixel without giving up my folding action.
I'll be selling the watch new in the box, anyone know how one goes about that?
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I'm all in also. Was thinking about holding off until the 8 Pro... especially since it's supposed to have a flat screen, but nah. A foldable seems like it'll be more fun.
Not really concerned about the price or or any other first glance, hot takes from influencers. I am however concerned about durability as I've never had a folding device. I made sure to select the Pixel protection (or whatever the heck it's called) option from the Google Store.
Anyhow, you should start the traditional pre-order/shipping/delivery thread.
Edit: I started the shipping thread.
For the price of a new Google Pixel Fold I'd prefer to buy a 90s Japanese hatchback instead
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Pre-ordered the second it opened up. For foldables I've had the Z Fold 1 and 2, as well as the the X Fold. Love folders despite the problems and I'm looking forward to getting back into a Pixel without giving up my folding action.
I'll be selling the watch new in the box, anyone know how one goes about that?
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Currently have a fold3 and have pre-ordered the pixel fold. Love the software of the zfold and think it's a better phone. Unfortunately the aspect ratio is rubbish and this is the one place pixel has it nailed which is why I pre-ordered. Currently have the watch 5 pro so not sure which watch to keep and which to sell.
Also I'm looking at building some custom ROMs again which I haven't been able to do on zfold 3
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Currently have a fold3 and have pre-ordered the pixel fold. Love the software of the zfold and think it's a better phone. Unfortunately the aspect ratio is rubbish and this is the one place pixel has it nailed which is why I pre-ordered. Currently have the watch 5 pro so not sure which watch to keep and which to sell.
Also I'm looking at building some custom ROMs again which I haven't been able to do on zfold 3
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i wonder what cool features custom roms will bring to folding phones, itll be exciting to see
I also pre-ordered. They almost priced themselves out of a sale to me, but they offered me a GREAT deal on my trade-in, so I couldn't resist.
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i wonder what cool features custom roms will bring to folding phones, itll be exciting to see
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Porting
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i wonder what cool features custom roms will bring to folding phones, itll be exciting to see
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Getting anything from the pixel 7 booting like aicp or paranoid Android booted won't be too difficult but how well they'll work with the dual screen is a bigger question. Hopefully some more talented people than me will work on the fold as well
I have about the same luck with folders as I do rectangles as far as durability goes so I'm not losing sleep over it.
I can say for sure, it's hard to go back to the old rectangle after having a folding phone. You can, it just feels so limiting.
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I have about the same luck with folders as I do rectangles as far as durability goes so I'm not losing sleep over it.
I can say for sure, it's hard to go back to the old rectangle after having a folding phone. You can, it just feels so limiting.
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Thx for the reassurance on durability. First foldable I'll have, so wasn't sure... hence the protection.
In fairness I don't break too many phones and while there is an inherent weakness in the screen and folding mechanism that doesn't exist with a rectangle your handling tends to necessarily be more careful.
I'm not talking about walking around on eggshells, it's the form factor itself. Foldable are heavy enough that when dropped in your jacket pocket they can actually swing the jacket around to where it will hit the car door when you get in the car. Little things like that keep you a bit more aware of the phone more than you are with a rectangle.
You also don't handle it the same way because you may or may not unfold it, just that possibility makes you more particular about how you hold it and keeps you from whipping it out and waving it about in the same way you do with a rectangle. It's a small thing but it's present.
I guess an easy way to quantify it might be to wander over to the Z fold forums and give them a quick look for issues. Pick an older phone like the Z fold 2 to give people time to break them and post about it. You won't see much there, you can break them but they're not as fragile as you might think. I know I went in expecting the worst but for me the only thing that surprised was what they survived through; not what they didn't.
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Thx for the reassurance on durability. First foldable I'll have, so wasn't sure... hence the protection.
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I've had the z fold 3 for nearly 2 years and have dropped it more times than I care to remember. Durability wise the only issue I've had is the inner screen protector. It comes unstuck/fractures along the crease. You can remove it but I just had mine replaced twice but Samsung for £10 a time
I took the screen protector off the second, left the first one on: The Z fold 1 was a little sketchy compared to the second. After some time with the ZF2 I felt comfortable removing it, feels better when swiping without it.
Thx for the responses. Wasn't really concerned about the outer portion... mainly the screen, so thanks for adding stuff about the protector in there. The only thing I've heard of regarding the Z Fold series was the protector bubbling.
I haven't broken a phone since the Nexus 4. Even then, it was just the back glass Still have it in my collection as a matter of fact.
Anyhow, I'm no longer slightly concerned about screen issues and didn't want to derail this thread. Back to being about who is in.
Im very tempted to be honest, I love the form factor, and I a always loved pixels. I'm in the UK, but can't seem to get the option to trade in my Fold 4 though.
Quick question though, with the google store, does the funds get taken from the account as soon as you ore order? Or when it ships.
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Im very tempted to be honest, I love the form factor, and I a always loved pixels. I'm in the UK, but can't seem to get the option to trade in my Fold 4 though.
Quick question though, with the google store, does the funds get taken from the account as soon as you ore order? Or when it ships.
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It's stupid isn't it. In the USA they are offering $800 for the fold 3 but I'm in the UK also and they only offer £330 trade in. I can sell my z fold 3 on eBay for £500. Samsung and Google really screw UK user's on trade ins and freebies
I ordered using the interest free payment scheme and 1st payment comes out next month which might be before I get the device
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It's stupid isn't it. In the USA they are offering $800 for the fold 3 but I'm in the UK also and they only offer £330 trade in. I can sell my z fold 3 on eBay for £500. Samsung and Google really screw UK user's on trade ins and freebies
I ordered using the interest free payment scheme and 1st payment comes out next month which might be before I get the device
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Does seem really strange! We do seem to get had with the trade in prices.
I may well do the interest free payments as well. Is there an option to pay it all off in the future if needed?
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Does seem really strange! We do seem to get had with the trade in prices.
I may well do the interest free payments as well. Is there an option to pay it all off in the future if needed?
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I've used Karna before to buy on Samsung. From what I remember there was but think might have been early repayment charge which is stupid if it's interest free
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I've used Karna before to buy on Samsung. From what I remember there was but think might have been early repayment charge which is stupid if it's interest free
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Ah, Klarna, I think they declined me the last time I tried to use them. I'll see if it works this time.
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Ah, Klarna, I think they declined me the last time I tried to use them. I'll see if it works this time.
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Just asked what I earn and how much my mortgage/rent was nothing else lol. Just make something up