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Where to buy?!?!

Okay...I've been drooling over this phone for the past few weeks. I'm almost ready to pull the trigger...but I'm looking for the least expensive but most reputable online dealer to make my purchase. I'm in the USA so it would have to be imported.
Suggestions? Experiences? Warranty issues? I'm all ears. Let me know what your experience has been with the different online retailers.
Cheers!
Trey

eBay you can find them as low as 590 used but new ones run about 650

stefan.buddle said:
eBay you can find them as low as 590 used but new ones run about 650
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Good Point! eBay is probably the one place I haven't looked! Thanks man!

Amazon has a few sellers offering them for around 650. they're also fulfillment so you get free 2 day shipping.

I'm also getting ready to pull the trigger.
If you're just looking for a cheap price, eBay has Australian Notes on sale, which I think is the cheapest of them all due to currency fluctuations.
Anybody know of a seller that does international shipping that has a REALLY lenient return policy? I tend to have horrible luck with displays and don't want to get stuck with one with defects (I once had to return five LCD monitors in a row because each one had more than two dead/stuck pixels! Also, my current Cellphone, a Streak, has an always-on stuck red pixel).
Given the fact that AMOLED screens slowly develop defects, I would really like to find a seller that offers 14+ day return policy with little or no expense on my part, in case I end up making multiple returns.

I found this in another thread but Integrontech has them for $650 also. Here's the link: http://www.integrontech.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-N7000-16GB-Unlocked-Black-p/sam-n7000.htm
I've never used them...so I'm not sure how reputable they are.
I did buy my i9100 from expansys USA and it was perfect! Fast shipping. Never had any trouble with the hardware...so I never dealt with the warranty part. But my experience with them was very good.

Might pay to be a little more patient, I'm thinkin' there will be at least another 50 drop post Christmas.
Just a thought and I could be wrong so...
Be nice to use that extra savings towards accessories though IMHO
When I first started lookin' I couldn't find one below 730.00 so if I can get one for six I can that custom leather case I want and break even there.

treylemkn said:
I found this in another thread but Integrontech has them for $650 also. Here's the link: http://www.integrontech.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-N7000-16GB-Unlocked-Black-p/sam-n7000.htm
I've never used them...so I'm not sure how reputable they are.
I did buy my i9100 from expansys USA and it was perfect! Fast shipping. Never had any trouble with the hardware...so I never dealt with the warranty part. But my experience with them was very good.
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I ordered from them. Fast and no problems
From my kick-ass note

seriously dude i'm in the same boat but it's just the smart bet to wait until it is around 550-600
the price is dropping everyday pretty freaking fast.
take a look if you don't beleive me >>
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Unlocked-Android-Smartphone/product/B0061YRDX6

Paid $699 yesterday from Newegg.
I sure hope my ATT plan doesn't have issues like everyone else is reporting (forcing a tablet plan, forcing tiered data, etc).
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Amazon is selling them for $639 shipped.

inurb said:
Amazon is selling them for $639 shipped.
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Hello! Link please

I've got friends who would buy this for me in either India or Australia.
Where would I have either one of them shop in their respective countries to get me one? Is it worth it, plus shipping, or should I just drop $650 on Ebay? I mean, from what I saw the exchange rate, 35,000 Indian Rupees (MSRP) is $660.

Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Unlocked Cellphone--US Warranty (Blue)
(made in korea by samsung )
(this phone got no problem with screen!)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7...QL30/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324089027&sr=8-4

what the hell is blue version ?
I see amazon is listed as an official vendor which makes me curious.
+ there is no warranty on international phones imported to U.S. because the official U.S. versions are the ones sold by the damn carriers via at&t , verizon etc.

There once was a note...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x430XNZhnWs

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Amazon is selling them for $639 shipped.
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Yeah, I saw that, but the arrival date was in 2012.
Newegg had free 2-day shipping (shoprunner free year trial) and I had a $20 coupon from google.
So, $679 and I'll have it Monday. Plus there is a free charger thingy thrown in, so that's a plus.
I just really hope my unlimited data isn't f-d around with after putting my sim in...
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Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Unlocked Cellphone--US Warranty (Blue)
(made in korea by samsung )
(this phone got no problem with screen!)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7...QL30/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324089027&sr=8-4
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Doesn't the GT prefix indicate the IMEI will be considered a tablet? Some listings omit the GT prefix...I think these are the Polish/Netherland version that doesn't flag ATT as a tablet...

Hmmm...it appears the white one is going for $800 still, while the black(ish) one is $650ish. I'm debating on importing 5 or 6 of these to see if I can pay for mine.
Thoughts?

treylemkn said:
Hello! Link please
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Here you go:
www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Unloc..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1324094209&sr=1-1
I got mine from the same seller on Amazon and the phone is great.

I got mine from ATGSM and was happy with the delivery expediency
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all colors of AT&T gear already sold out/out of stock

but.... but... analysts said no one will buy this

avenging said:
but.... but... analysts said no one will buy this
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Nice . .are you in USA?

The pundits have been proven wrong many times before.
Technology pundits are worse than movie critique pundits- much more biased.
I was on the fence about this device initially after reading so many reviews, but I'm so glad that I gave myself a chance to try it out for a few days. I like it so much that I will not return it back to BB but instead keep using it most likely.
I think this watch has a great potential to be a successful product, if Samsung can follow up with some needed software updates.
The hardware is quite acceptable as Samsung has done an admirable job on it.

The best part is that the updates will come straight from Samsung and not delayed through the carriers.
Ian B

Bought my gear Friday and love it so far. I'm keeping mine.

I like mine too.
I am surprised by the negative reviews. Wondering if they all got a beta sample to test?

I am keeping mine too. Much better than the pebble
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Reviewers have become too jaded. They go through so many devices I don't think they can relate to a normal user so much any more

the watch I nicel and looks smart when wearing ,svoice works good ,for me thats ok as some people pay that for a watch and it only tells time .......loving it
galaxy note 3 now Free

Note 4 - Canadian Thread

So far we've been left in the dark as to the release day and price of the Note 4 but here is all the information that I have so far.
Pre-order Info:
Samsung Stores (Brick and Mortar) are doing a "pre-order" where you can either stop in or call and leave your information and which color of phone you want. When they get either a demo model or the actual phones to sell (my guess is the former), they'll contact you so you can have a look and secure your pre-order. My guess is that at this point they may require a deposit but I'm not 100% sure on that, neither was the person I spoke with.
Best Buy and Future Shop are also doing a pre-order where you have to put $50 down and you can save 20% off an accessory when the phone comes in. This is in store only. Scroll down a bit to see the advert, and it doesn't mention the $50 deposit online however it said that in the flyer.
BB http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/categor...spx?path=b364a01690d452db534a54a7b0c62a26en01
FS http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/cate...spx?path=a432f45c3e0aad5c68a07dead707b842en01
Costco
I spoke with someone at Wireless Etc. which is located in Costco stores and he said that they had training on Oct. 7 for the Note 4 and that he presumed it would be an Oct. 17 launch day however nothing for the launch date had been confirmed.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2888858
Expansys.ca will ship "no later than Thursday" of you want to give them all your money. Apparently.

Don't
Before giving them 1000$+ be sure the model # is sm-n910w8 or else you will be very disappointed.

Expansys.ca
Ok, so I just confirmed that Expansys.ca ships the Exynos version.

gqman69 said:
Ok, so I just confirmed that Expansys.ca ships the Exynos version.
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You'd better double-check, maybe triple-check, because they told me it was Exynos first, then said:
"Jorge is incorrect. The SnapDragon model is the one that we will be receiving "
My confidence in them is quickly fading
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Ok, so I just confirmed that Expansys.ca ships the Exynos version.
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Ok, just confirmed again, and it is the Exynos model they are getting - no Canadian LTE, so I'll be passing.

I don't understand why Samsung doesn't just sell unlocked phones. That would make things so much easier.

Squirrel_Master said:
I don't understand why Samsung doesn't just sell unlocked phones. That would make things so much easier.
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I know, I find it completely ridiculous that so many of us WANT to spend our money on their phones, but it's so god damn difficult. My brother wanted an iPhone 6, he got it no problem. Me? Wait several weeks after launch and still don't get a price or delivery date... then have to find loopholes to get an unlocked phone without selling my right arm in the process.
Yo, Sammy! I've got money, so let me spend it! :victory:

Well have you seen how the iphone 6 launch was rushed. All the iOS 8 problems and iphone 6 issues. Samsung want to keep those problems as minimal as possible. The wait is going to be worth it

duykhang524 said:
Well have you seen how the iphone 6 launch was rushed. All the iOS 8 problems and iphone 6 issues. Samsung want to keep those problems as minimal as possible. The wait is going to be worth it
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I don't mind a wait, but we don't even know how long we'll be waiting or how much we'll have to spend in the end. It's a really poor business practice.

Squirrel_Master said:
I don't understand why Samsung doesn't just sell unlocked phones. That would make things so much easier.
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EP2008 said:
I know, I find it completely ridiculous that so many of us WANT to spend our money on their phones, but it's so god damn difficult. My brother wanted an iPhone 6, he got it no problem. Me? Wait several weeks after launch and still don't get a price or delivery date... then have to find loopholes to get an unlocked phone without selling my right arm in the process.
Yo, Sammy! I've got money, so let me spend it! :victory:
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It sucks too because I am in the position where renewing on a 2 year contract and losing my amazingly cheap 6GB plan would cost me more in the long run then buying the phone out right.
So I will be buying mine in full (hopefully not outrageously priced).
I find it ridiculous that they don't allow us to buy an unlocked clean from carrier bloat version off their website, however there is way if you live in Vancouver lol. In the Metrotown mall there is our 1 and only Samsung store in Canada and you can get the phones from there and I believe they are unlocked but you half to walk in to get them >_<
However unlocking a carrier one isn't a big deal anymore, because of the new CRTC ruling the carriers half to give you unlock codes if you want them and its limited to a max price of $50, but you can simply go to one of those 3rd party cell unlocking sites and get the Samsung unlock codes for your phone for $30 which is what I've always done to unlock my phones from Bell.

What bothers me too is that some places won't even sell a no term Note 4. I understand with the iPhone that Apple bars the selling of no term phones for 3 months because they want customers to come directly to them. However with Samsung it's different as there are not nearly as many Samsung stores as Apple stores and no matter what you can't buy the phone unlocked from Samsung it had to be liked to a carrier. They need to offer the phone through their online store and retail stores unlocked, it's as simple as that. Whether they ever smarten is another story.
The same goes for their launches, take a page out of Apple's book and have everything ready and 2 weeks out at most after the initial release party. Also they need to have prices when they do the unveiling. For all of us here it will be delayed gratification as we're getting the phone we know we want. But what about the how many other people out there that didn't want to wait and are now owning a new 6+. They may have the (imo) inferior device but they also didn't give Samsung a dime. People want things now at least in North America and are not willing to wait.
What does everyone think the Note 4 will cost? Same price as last year? I can't think off hand if the dollar has changed much in they last year which would bump our costs up. American pricing seems the same as last year I believe so maybe $750?

So it looks like it's Oct. 17 for Canada http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/01/samsungs-galaxy-note-4-to-arrive-in-canada-on-october-17/
It's funny because I had just talked to 2 Telus stores, and one said either the 4th or 14th and the other said their was a dealer forum happening on the 9th so it would be just before our after that.
Still no pricing yet.

Squirrel_Master said:
So it looks like it's Oct. 17 for Canada http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/01/samsungs-galaxy-note-4-to-arrive-in-canada-on-october-17/
It's funny because I had just talked to 2 Telus stores, and one said either the 4th or 14th and the other said their was a dealer forum happening on the 9th so it would be just before our after that.
Still no pricing yet.
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All the Canadian Note 4 firmware's have been released on Samsung's Kies firmware update servers, Sammobile has them downloaded already for anyone who wish to get them as well. This is good news for us as Samsung Canada has a habit of making sure the firmware's are pre-available close to a release date to make sure that things go smoothly and on the off chance something needs to be reinitialized the full firmware is there for repair/recovery.
So with this our version of the phone should be just around the corner ^_^ , lets hope for no delays!

i got tired of waiting and got myself the Exynos version. using on Bell now, loving it. Didnt even have to setup access point for data.

shollywood said:
i got tired of waiting and got myself the Exynos version. using on Bell now, loving it. Didnt even have to setup access point for data.
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What model from what region did you get? Most likely though you do not have the LTE access with the imported phone or only 2600MHz band in select few citys which isn't very good.

got the 910U...says 4G...im finding it way faster than my G3 that was on LTE???

shollywood said:
i got tired of waiting and got myself the Exynos version. using on Bell now, loving it. Didnt even have to setup access point for data.
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From where? What was the total price?
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shollywood said:
got the 910U...says 4G...im finding it way faster than my G3 that was on LTE???
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Do a speed test and post a screen shot please

shollywood said:
got the 910U...says 4G...im finding it way faster than my G3 that was on LTE???
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Often outside of North America a lot of phones firmware's will use the term 4G for H+ (because of a technicality) and then for LTE they will show it as 4GLTE or just LTE.
You should be able to find more information on what the phone is using in the About section.

Thats not the case. It switches between 4G and H+. I use slingplayer everynight on my commute home. There is always minimum 4 spots where the video cuts out for at least 30 seconds each time. Tonight, my first with this device, never happened once. Also the clarity of the pictures and colour was bar far better than any other device ive used. My last 3 devices were Note 3, Z2 and LG G 3. Suggest somewhere for me to do a speed test and ill post results tomorrow.
Hope this info helps people.

Pre Orders gone live with Bell and Pricing revealed!
http://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Products/Galaxy-Note-4
$799 CAD Buyout not bad, glad it didn't explode past that point.
They also revealed that the official launch date is the 24th when you mouse over the Order button.

Does anyone know the current Note 5 sales figures / volume / number?

Does anyone know the current Note 5 sales figures / volume / number?
The closest thing I could find is a comparison of its sales compared to the Note 6+ Edge but no concrete numbers.
I wonder if Samsung is keeping silent on the numbers because sales are disappointing?
If sales were record-breaking, I'm sure they would market it and love to throw it in Apple's face.

I'd like to know, too. the new iPhone sales and availability has been crazy than what I remember with the Note5 after release.
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I have heard the Note 5 sales were hurt because they did not offer it in Europe (yet).
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KruseLudsMobile said:
I have heard the Note 5 sales were hurt because they did not offer it in Europe (yet).
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I can see that happening

KruseLudsMobile said:
I have heard the Note 5 sales were hurt because they did not offer it in Europe (yet).
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Why was it not offered in Europe?

Neo3D said:
Why was it not offered in Europe?
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We may never know the real reasons. Officially, it was said Europeans are not that fond of a stylus and they would prefer the Edge+. I do remember, after a rather modest commercial start, the first Note got its success in great part from the European market.
When Apple finally announces a stylus for their iPad after explaining it was useless and after adopting the Note format they said was not a niche, I simply don't understand the strategy of Samsung.
However, rumors meet for an European version very soon.

Raspail said:
We may never know the real reasons. Officially, it was said Europeans are not that fond of a stylus and they would prefer the Edge+. I do remember, after a rather modest commercial start, the first Note got its success in great part from the European market.
When Apple finally announces a stylus for their iPad after explaining it was useless and after adopting the Note format they said was not a niche, I simply don't understand the strategy of Samsung.
However, rumors meet for an European version very soon.
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Samsung needs some confidence and direction. Stop trying to copy Apple. Apple sucks.

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Samsung needs some confidence and direction. Stop trying to copy Apple. Apple sucks.
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Ha ha ha. I totally agree about the whole apple thing. Samsung should have called their new note the inote 5. Lol

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Why was it not offered in Europe?
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I just saw an announcement it will be for sale in europe in Jan '16

let's wait till December to get a good figure...
http://www.cnet.com/news/samsungs-smartphone-shipments-to-see-first-ever-annual-decline/
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Raspail said:
We may never know the real reasons. Officially, it was said Europeans are not that fond of a stylus and they would prefer the Edge+. I do remember, after a rather modest commercial start, the first Note got its success in great part from the European market.
When Apple finally announces a stylus for their iPad after explaining it was useless and after adopting the Note format they said was not a niche, I simply don't understand the strategy of Samsung.
However, rumors meet for an European version very soon.
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As a European resident i'd find it more likely we don't want to be fooled be Samsung in giving us an inferior Note.
Just look at the previous iterations. Especially the 1, 2 and 3. They were by FAR the best/fastest/most loaded smartphones out at the time.
The current Note 5 is just an S6 edge plus with a pen (and acompaniing apps).
And im (as a note fan) completly disgusted by this...

Obviously if you don't like the note 5, then don't buy it. No need to be 'disgusted'.
It is just a phone...
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HanZie82 said:
As a European resident i'd find it more likely we don't want to be fooled be Samsung in giving us an inferior Note.
Just look at the previous iterations. Especially the 1, 2 and 3. They were by FAR the best/fastest/most loaded smartphones out at the time.
The current Note 5 is just an S6 edge plus with a pen (and acompaniing apps).
And im (as a note fan) completly disgusted by this...
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As some one who actually owns the phone, it's night and day faster than my Note 4.
The fact the edge plus and note 5 are very similar disgusts you? I need your life if that's all it takes to disgust you.
Some of you guys need to think more like consumers and less like scorned fanboys expecting special treatment because once you defended the honor of TouchWiz in a comment thread of and apple product.
Also how is Samsung trying to be like apple?
There was mention that sales were hurting because they opted to not offer the note 5 in Europe. What is being ignored is while they are missing out on sales in Europe, they are also not paying to manufacture, advertise, and ship to Europe. So looking at units sold compared to last year and not actually looking at the bottom line is kind of short sighted and looks to be bias confirmation for some people.
Not saying sales will be better but for the sake of discussion look at the whole picture.
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pcriz said:
As some one who actually owns the phone, it's night and day faster than my Note 4.
The fact the edge plus and note 5 are very similar disgusts you? I need your life if that's all it takes to disgust you.
Some of you guys need to think more like consumers and less like scorned fanboys expecting special treatment because once you defended the honor of TouchWiz in a comment thread of and apple product.
Also how is Samsung trying to be like apple?
There was mention that sales were hurting because they opted to not offer the note 5 in Europe. What is being ignored is while they are missing out on sales in Europe, they are also not paying to manufacture, advertise, and ship to Europe. So looking at units sold compared to last year and not actually looking at the bottom line is kind of short sighted and looks to be bias confirmation for some people.
Not saying sales will be better but for the sake of discussion look at the whole picture.
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Wow, you make assumptions like you're a pro. Too bad they're wrong.
It's disgusting that their flagship line of products are now the same as the mass-consumer product.
But i understand if you don't get it tho. Understanding what people mean can be hard sometimes.

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Wow, you make assumptions like you're a pro. Too bad they're wrong.
It's disgusting that their flagship line of products are now the same as the mass-consumer product.
But i understand if you don't get it tho. Understanding what people mean can be hard sometimes.
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Lol so you are telling me that the Galaxy S6 isn't a flagship but a "mass-consumer product"? And it disgusts you that they used the same internals in the Note. LOL here we go..
First, before the Note Series existed, the S series was and is the defacto "flagship for Samsung". Keep in mind the Note started as a very niche product never intended to reach the number of sales that their flagship S Series did.
Do yourself a favor and search "Samsung flag ship" in google.. better yet let me do it for you:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Samsung+Flag+Ship
Please tell me what device occupies the majority of those results. I know this is simple but Im sure its more logic than you put into your response as an over privileged consumer elitist that can't be bothered with less than "flagship" quality..
Now that we have defined loosely what a "flagship" device is lets look at your reason for disgust. You're mad because a publicly traded company decided to save some money by not designing a whole new chipset and used one that exists and works. Not to mention that same disgustingly mediocre chip set is night and day faster than the last Note and killing it with a smaller battery.. Everything is faster, every, thing.. Some people will never be happy and swear the internet was created to gripe about the smallest things..
Also yes it is very hard to understand someone that attempts to articulate their confirmatory bias with ambiguous hype terms like "flagship" and "mass-consumer product". The hilarious thing is you think those two terms are not homogeneous in this use case.. :good:

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There was mention that sales were hurting because they opted to not offer the note 5 in Europe. What is being ignored is while they are missing out on sales in Europe, they are also not paying to manufacture, advertise, and ship to Europe. S
Not saying sales will be better but for the sake of discussion look at the whole picture.
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That's a good point indeed. May be they should save even more bucks by not paying to manufacture, advertise, and ship to the whole world.

I love music and books with a long commute to and from work when I want media on my phone.
I could live with a fixed battery but microSD is a must. I know other real users in a similar situation and it is with sadness that the Samsung phones can no longer meet my needs.
At the launch event a statement was made that Samsung listened to their users....... I have to question that statement.
I hope the next phones reintroduce SD support if I can wait that long........

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I love music and books with a long commute to and from work when I want media on my phone.
I could live with a fixed battery but microSD is a must. I know other real users in a similar situation and it is with sadness that the Samsung phones can no longer meet my needs.
At the launch event a statement was made that Samsung listened to their users....... I have to question that statement.
I hope the next phones reintroduce SD support if I can wait that long........
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Just flew 6 hours from California to Maryland. Didn't have an issue storing enough music/podcasts on my device. Barely listened to half of it. A commute longer than that?
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pcriz said:
Just flew 6 hours from California to Maryland. Didn't have an issue storing enough music/podcasts on my device. Barely listened to half of it. A commute longer than that?
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The point is that people take Pictures and Videos. Over time, that takes up more and more storage, especially with quality and megapixels going up.
I have 60gb just in pictures and videos from the past 4+years. Just because people get new phones every 2 years doesn't mean they delete their old photo albums and start fresh. All those old memories pile up..
32gb on a phone isn't going to cut it. And I don't want to delete my old memories or upload them to the cloud and have to pay a monthly fee just to access them when I can buy a 128gb micro SD card for $45. Plus, I don't have to worry about having a solid LTE Signal. Plus, I can access a memory card in places where I get no service at all, like on a cruise ship or in a foreign country.
I need a swappable battery. I'm at Disney World and almost every here is walking around with their phones shackled to an external battery charger. It's so much easier to just carry a thin spare. It takes <30 seconds to swap and go from 0% to 100%.

Ok. You need those things, so you will need to buy a different phone...
Not everyone has the same needs, and samsung isn't designing the phone to meet everyone's needs - they are designing it to meet what they think the majority needs are and will sell.
It ok get a different phone. That's why they make different phones...
Is like being mad that you can only fit 5 people in a sedan, because got need to fit 7...
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SPen on Backorder?

I am new to the Note 9. Up until this week, I had a Note 8 that I was happy with. However, my Note 8 had burn in on the screen, and since Verizon had no Note 8 devices in stock the gave me a Note 9. I love the 9 even better than the 8!
The only downside is that the phone came by itself: no charger, no headphones, and more importantly no SPen! I tried Verizon and Samsung directly, but neither has any of the ocean blue pens in stock. Has anyone had any luck with the ones from Amazon? With all the fakes out there, it is so hard to determine what is a genuine spen. I am thinking of taking a chance on one until they are back in stock. Thanks in advance for the advice!

Samsung US has' em ready to ship for $14.99:
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...replacement-s-pen--ocean-blue-ej-pn960blegus/
Same price at B&H Photo-Video,but it's back-ordered (pricing valid until 2/16/19):
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...eplacement_s_pen.html/?ap=y&lsft=BI:514&smp=Y

KOLIOSIS said:
Samsung US has' em ready to ship for $14.99:
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...replacement-s-pen--ocean-blue-ej-pn960blegus/
Same price at B&H Photo-Video,but it's back-ordered (pricing valid until 2/16/19):
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...eplacement_s_pen.html/?ap=y&lsft=BI:514&smp=Y
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Thanks! I just ordered one from Samsung. I swear when I checked earlier today they were out!

miked79928 said:
Thanks! I just ordered one from Samsung. I swear when I checked earlier today they were out!
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I tried to order one yesterday and the website didn't give me any options to buy online, it directed me to a Verizon store. I ordered from B&H and was gonna wait for it. Since the post above said they are available direct now with no wait, I canceled my B&H order and bought one from samsung.
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miked79928 said:
I am new to the Note 9. Up until this week, I had a Note 8 that I was happy with. However, my Note 8 had burn in on the screen, and since Verizon had no Note 8 devices in stock the gave me a Note 9. I love the 9 even better than the 8!
The only downside is that the phone came by itself: no charger, no headphones, and more importantly no SPen! I tried Verizon and Samsung directly, but neither has any of the ocean blue pens in stock. Has anyone had any luck with the ones from Amazon? With all the fakes out there, it is so hard to determine what is a genuine spen. I am thinking of taking a chance on one until they are back in stock. Thanks in advance for the advice!
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Wait, Verizon gave you a Note 9 with no box? No charger and no S-Pen? How is that possible? Did they just find one outside of a box and hand it over, or something? Even a refurb would have a charger but to not come with an S-Pen. That sounds pretty shady.

roaduardo said:
Wait, Verizon gave you a Note 9 with no box? No charger and no S-Pen? How is that possible? Did they just find one outside of a box and hand it over, or something? Even a refurb would have a charger but to not come with an S-Pen. That sounds pretty shady.
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That is what I thought as well. However, after speaking with the customer service team they said it was the same as a warranty replacement. Since they replaced my note 8, they said the Note 9 was not supposed to come with any accessories (charger, earbuds, and spen). I have been trying to argue with them since Tuesday to get it made right.

miked79928 said:
That is what I thought as well. However, after speaking with the customer service team they said it was the same as a warranty replacement. Since they replaced my note 8, they said the Note 9 was not supposed to come with any accessories (charger, earbuds, and spen). I have been trying to argue with them since Tuesday to get it made right.
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What a BS answer from them. The S-Pen is a vital part of the Note device. It's built into the damn phone. Wow... Yet another example of what a ****e service provider Verizon is. Even when I was with Sprint they never pulled that crap with me, and T-Mobile? Forget about it, they're the best with this kind of thing. I hope you can find a way to leave them for someone better.

roaduardo said:
What a BS answer from them. The S-Pen is a vital part of the Note device. It's built into the damn phone. Wow... Yet another example of what a ****e service provider Verizon is. Even when I was with Sprint they never pulled that crap with me, and T-Mobile? Forget about it, they're the best with this kind of thing. I hope you can find a way to leave them for someone better.
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The guy gets a "free" upgrade to a note 9 , who cares if it didn't come with an S-Pen. Damn millennials.
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Limeybastard said:
The guy gets a "free" upgrade to a note 9 , who cares if it didn't come with an S-Pen. Damn millennials.
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Is this satire?

roaduardo said:
Is this satire?
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Somewhat.
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Limeybastard said:
Somewhat.
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Careful with the labels. It's cheap and you never know who you're addressing. It be like calling a 10-year Navy combat vet (disabled) a self-absorbed millennial and that would be just silly, woudln't it? All the best.

I'm no vet and my feelings would have been hurt just as much.
"I am not an animal !"
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I'm no vet and my feelings would have been hurt just as much.
"I am not an animal !"
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oh right now I remember, i have no feelings since this is the internet. the watering hole of A holes lol

roaduardo said:
Careful with the labels. It's cheap and you never know who you're addressing. It be like calling a 10-year Navy combat vet (disabled) a self-absorbed millennial and that would be just silly, woudln't it? All the best.
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So are you a disabled 10-year Navy combat veteran? Or any combination of those titles?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
So are you a disabled 10-year Navy combat veteran? Or any combination of those titles?
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2002-2012

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2002-2012
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Thank you for your service, Sir!!

Limeybastard said:
The guy gets a "free" upgrade to a note 9 , who cares if it didn't come with an S-Pen. Damn millennials.
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Lmao! Trust me, as a non-millenial it pained me to even ask for the pen!
On a good note, I received the pen yesterday and this phone is amazing with it! I have had the Note series since the 3 and I always felt like subsequent units made little to no improvements over their predecessors, until now. I can certainly feel the difference in this phone and the pen is icing on the cake!

miked79928 said:
Lmao! Trust me, as a non-millenial it pained me to even ask for the pen!
On a good note, I received the pen yesterday and this phone is amazing with it! I have had the Note series since the 3 and I always felt like subsequent units made little to no improvements over their predecessors, until now. I can certainly feel the difference in this phone and the pen is icing on the cake!
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Glad you were able to take delivery w/o having to wait too long & at a relatively inexpensive cost. :good:
As for the sentiments surrounding the S-Pen,it shouldn't have pained you a bit to ask for it.
It's not as if the S-Pen is a universal accessory akin to a cord/charger adapter/earbuds/etc......... it's the defining element of what the Note series is.
Excluding it also leaves the phone at greater risk to foreign material/water intrusion.
VZW pulled a D*** move by not including it w/your warranty exchange.

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Glad you were able to take delivery w/o having to wait too long & at a relatively inexpensive cost. :good:
As for the sentiments surrounding the S-Pen,it shouldn't have pained you a bit to ask for it.
It's not as if the S-Pen is a universal accessory akin to a cord/charger adapter/earbuds/etc......... it's the defining element of what the Note series IS.
VZW pulled a D*** move by not including it w/your warranty exchange.
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I certainly agree! On the upside, I received a brand new Note 9 for essentially the cost of the spen. I am still considering it a win!

KOLIOSIS said:
Glad you were able to take delivery w/o having to wait too long & at a relatively inexpensive cost. :good:
As for the sentiments surrounding the S-Pen,it shouldn't have pained you a bit to ask for it.
It's not as if the S-Pen is a universal accessory akin to a cord/charger adapter/earbuds/etc......... it's the defining element of what the Note series is.
Excluding it also leaves the phone at greater risk to foreign material/water intrusion.
VZW pulled a D*** move by not including it w/your warranty exchange.
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I'm not sure it's a **** move. They probably have certain units set aside for warranty replacement. Typically you'd be exchanging one Note 9 for another and would've kept all your accessories, including the S-Pen. I agree it's a necessary accessory, but the OP could have technically kept his Note 8 S-Pen and used it until the new S-Pen came in. It fits in the slot and works, just not the new Bluetooth features.
Not saying it didn't SUCK to have to go buy an S-Pen and wait, I just don't think Verizon was like, "Hey, let's screw this guy over and keep his S-Pen *maniacal laugh*"
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I certainly agree! On the upside, I received a brand new Note 9 for essentially the cost of the spen. I am still considering it a win!
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Definitely a win!! When the S-Pen went on sale for $15 I snagged one just as a backup in case I lose/break mine. I actually had enough Samsung rewards points from using Samsung Pay that it only cost me $0.93 after tax and free shipping. And they still sent it via 2-day priority mail.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Definitely a win!! When the S-Pen went on sale for $15 I snagged one just as a backup in case I lose/break mine. I actually had enough Samsung rewards points from using Samsung Pay that it only cost me $0.93 after tax and free shipping. And they still sent it via 2-day priority mail.
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I agree with everything you said! I was hopeful I would get one new in the box, but I figured I would get the warranty replacement.
I also grabbed 2 spens! I also grabbed the stock quick charger for $15 and some new headphones from Amazonso now I essentially everything new that would have come in the box!