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I thought I would pass this on. Right now Bestbuy.com has the Samsung Galaxy 8.9 for $349 also with a free keyboard dock. This does say online only but I bought my tablet last Friday and just talked with Customer Support and they said I should be able to go into the store and get $50 back and the dock. (I paid $399 for mine.)
Galaxy Tab 8.9 on sale at Best Buy for $349 – Free keyboard dock too
Yes I saw that and ordered mine. They can also do it thru their phone orders. I couldn't get it to add the free dock online, so I called and chose the store pickup option. I will be picking up my tab tomorrow morning and they will ship the free dock to te store next week. The tab and keyboard dock for $349+ tax! Ou cant beat that.
I jumped on this as well, didn't encounter any issues with the dock showing in the cart. Store pick up on the tablet tomorrow, but the dock is on a bit of a back order for a few days.
I've gone back and forth on the Tab 8.9 for a while, if it had an Exynos or OMAP4, I'd have jumped a while ago. Darn Tegra 2.
I tried to get them to give me the dock in the store they wouldn't so I just got my $50 back and went on. I think I am going to call customer service and see if they cant hook me up.
Sold! Email invoice shows tab should arrive a few days before the keyboard.
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Purchased, didn't have any in my local store so I have to wait a week for it arrive for pickup. Stoked to own my first tablet!
Bateluer said:
I jumped on this as well, didn't encounter any issues with the dock showing in the cart. Store pick up on the tablet tomorrow, but the dock is on a bit of a back order for a few days.
I've gone back and forth on the Tab 8.9 for a while, if it had an Exynos or OMAP4, I'd have jumped a while ago. Darn Tegra 2.
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The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the perfect size to me. Out of all the tablets I've tried it seems to have the best form factor!
It does seem like a very good deal for those who are looking for a tab
I purchase one of these last time Best Buy had it on sale for $349 without the dock. Didn't open it up and after some reading I decided to return it. Wound up getting the AT&T LTE version on craigslist for $420. The reasoning was I didn't want a Tegra 2 version and liked the option of having LTE available if needed....The downside is not much developement for the LTE versions yet. Seeing how it's a giant Skyrocket mostly I'm hoping it'll come soon. I can live with honeycomb for now.
I also took advantage of this offer and bought the 8.9 with keyboard dock.
Does anyone know whether the full functionality of this keyboard dock is compatible with current ROMs such as AOKP Galaxian-Soup? Any info is appreciated.
I got this deal last week. I also rooted and installed Galaxian Soup ASOP and for the most part the keyboard dock still functions correctly. There are a few function keys that no longer work but the majority of the important ones do. IIRC the lock function key no longer unlocks the device but does wake it up. For the most part it has not hampered me from using it. I have not noticed any issues with mine short of the few function keys that either quit working or work a little bit differently now.
If I bought my tablet at best buy in store, but didn't even hear about the free dock, do you think I could still get one?
Payne IV said:
If I bought my tablet at best buy in store, but didn't even hear about the free dock, do you think I could still get one?
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When did you buy the device? If it was within the time they were offering the deal, I'd take a print out of the advertisement to your local BB and ask.
Is this deal still good? I bought my tab on the 25th and would love the keyboard..
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When did you buy the device? If it was within the time they were offering the deal, I'd take a print out of the advertisement to your local BB and ask.
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I bought it two days ago. I'm not sure if it was still going on.
Almost missed out
Thank you I just bought mine today and saw your post. Went back to Best Buy and got my free keyboard. Thanks again. Man I Love XDA
Kendroid said:
Thank you I just bought mine today and saw your post. Went back to Best Buy and got my free keyboard. Thanks again. Man I Love XDA
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What did you do? Just take the receipt up there?
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Called my local store and they said they wouldn't. Gonna call the main customer service.
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Talking with best buy now...they aren't wanting to give me the dock (understandable..online only) but I'm crossing my fingers..
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Talking with best buy now...they aren't wanting to give me the dock (understandable..online only) but I'm crossing my fingers..
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just got it!! $8 total just for tax..and it works well with ics..just a few buttons at the top dont do anything..other than that its awesome! thanks op for the info
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if only best buy shipped international...
I picked one up at my local store. I didn't want to wait for shipping. The price is nice and I'm content so far even though the keyboard offer is only available online. I also added a warranty you never know......
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Who's getting one?! I think this thing has a lot of potential to make some waves:
http://lifehacker.com/chrome-unveils-the-chromecast-an-hdmi-stick-for-stream-897062318
I was hoping it would let you mirror your device but it basically turns your Tablet/PC/Laptop/Android into a remote. Allowing you to queue up videos and send them to your tv wirelessly. I think it's pretty cool that you can queue up stuff and continue to use your device for other things. Perhaps someone will be able to hack it so it can mirror your android device?
Discuss
Wrong forum but XDA has not created a a sub forum for this yet.
For those who ordered one what is the ship date you received?
I ordered one receipt says will ship by August 7th. I hope it ships sooner. I am guessing it will.
looks like a great solution !! :good::good:
play store sold out currently. amazon search turns up no results. here is the link for chromecast on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DR0PDNE/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=tv_srch_google
Some Best Buys have them on sale now. I called the one near me they said they would have them tomorrow morning.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communit...89684481707861
I just checked Best Buys website and with my silver premier membership if I used next day shipping for $3 it would arrive between July 26th and 29th. Expedited said arrival would be July 27th to 30th.
EDIT: Just checked again and now it's showing sold out online. Was still in stock 5 to 10 minutes ago.
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One of the people in my Google+ circles saw them at a Best Buy in the Cincinnati area today.
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Ordered mine from Amazon. Will be delivered on Friday.
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I just bought one 20min ago at the local best buy. Its pretty sweet so far, comes with an extender for the hdmi and a power adapter. About to try it out
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I just bought one 20min ago at the local best buy. Its pretty sweet so far, comes with an extender for the hdmi and a power adapter. About to try it out
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You must be on the west coast
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You must be on the west coast
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I am near hollywood. Ill tell you thing, im definitrly glad they included an extender thing... Its definitely not going to easily fit in some tv's without the extender. That said seems google really thought this one through!
.just ordered mine!! :thumbup:
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are you able to stream games on to the screen with the chrome cast? or is it app specific?
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You must be on the west coast
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People have been reporting that they just walked into best buy yesterday evening and asked for them and was able to purchase them. During the announcement yesterday, they said it would be available at Best buy starting on the 28th. Seems like most stores already have them in stock, you just have to ask for it specifically.
I grabbed mine at Best Buy this afternoon on Long Island. It's really awesome, especially with the 3 free months of Netflix. You can stream local media on it as well. I'm using Plex media server for that, and you can also stream Amazon Prime Video too, so it's a really versatile solution for really cheap.
Bought these in Mansfield Tx( DFW metro plex) Got the last 2
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Got mine from best buy this afternoon. Best buy doesn't put it on the floor anywhere. You have to ask the sale.
So far, netflex and youtube are working great. however casting from chrome browser is like a joke. very very choppy. I tried it from my laptop, chromebook, the result is un-useable.
Wish more native apps will be release soon.
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Got mine from best buy this afternoon. Best buy doesn't put it on the floor anywhere. You have to ask the sale.
So far, netflex and youtube are working great. however casting from chrome browser is like a joke. very very choppy. I tried it from my laptop, chromebook, the result is un-useable.
Wish more native apps will be release soon.
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To be fair, I believe that the "cast a tab" functionality is still in beta. Perhaps it will be optimized with time and performance may improve. Also, it uses 2GHz wifi bands, so it could potentially be affected by other 2GHz devices in the area.
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To be fair, I believe that the "cast a tab" functionality is still in beta. Perhaps it will be optimized with time and performance may improve. Also, it uses 2GHz wifi bands, so it could potentially be affected by other 2GHz devices in the area.
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That is true. if chrom url can redir to receiver side, and disconnect from sender, that would a good start.
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Best buy is where it is at. shopping cart by customer service. what a great deal. using chrome to stream i am on my desktop over 40 foot from my rougher on my desktop pc pushing video files with no problem. also the tv is 15 ft from the rougher that is 40 ft from my desktop. also i have found when pushing from phone or tablet you can reboot and netflix keeps on playing. i give it 12 stars out of 10 great job google. i hope soon we could do screen share from our devices or pc's {playing games on a device that is charging with moga pro! That would be sick!!}
I just picked one up at Best Buy. They still had a few left in stock.
They also gave me the 3-months of Netflix (it prints out on the receipt). Pretty nice since that promotion was discontinued. I didn't really have a particular need for it, but at $11 (after Netflix discount), it was a no brainer.
Anyone know where I can buy additional charging cradles? I'd like a 'travel' one as well as my 'home' one?
Can't find anything on Amaozn...
Best,
Ben
There's already threads for this. You can't get them
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Um... It's not just a simple cradle because we can pair up via NFC with this cradle.
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Anyone know where I can buy additional charging cradles? I'd like a 'travel' one as well as my 'home' one?
Can't find anything on Amaozn...
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Ben
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Try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493181&page=5
This is emergency charging solution - Until SAMSUNG start to offer them.
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Anyone know where I can buy additional charging cradles? I'd like a 'travel' one as well as my 'home' one?
Can't find anything on Amaozn...
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Ben
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I will sell you my for $180
Samsung's website has replacement charging cradles for $24.99, but they're on backorder.
They do have them in stock on AT&T's site for $25.00.
Got mine today.
Seems identical to the one that came with the Gear:
- NFC
- PC recognizes device
Check the other threads on this, as I posted a 50% discount code from Samsung, and so did another after me. Sorry, but going to bed so can't find and link for you, but do a quick search. Got mine for $17 with tax and shipping, but I recommend ordering 2 when they are back in stock, as shipping is the same I believe.
Cheers!
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Check the other threads on this, as I posted a 50% discount code from Samsung, and so did another after me. Sorry, but going to bed so can't find and link for you, but do a quick search. Got mine for $17 with tax and shipping, but I recommend ordering 2 when they are back in stock, as shipping is the same I believe.
Cheers!
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UPDATE 1/18/14
They are back in stock at Samsung website. Coupon code (rv18623) still works if you are registered / logged in on Samsung site. Just ordered 2 and does not raise the shipping cost above that for single unit (3.95 US$ I think it was).
EDIT: Got my order confirmation and they DID double up on the shipping
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UPDATE 1/18/14
They are back in stock at Samsung website. Coupon code (rv18623) still works if you are registered / logged in on Samsung site. Just ordered 2 and does not raise the shipping cost above that for single unit (3.95 US$ I think it was).
EDIT: Got my order confirmation and they DID double up on the shipping
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thanks in US with code $17.43 shipped
I have an additional cradle for sale if anyone wants to PM me about it.
ebay has them expensive :fingers-crossed:
http://www.expansys.com/s.aspx?search=galaxy gear
In the UK Expansys has them @ £14.99 and also the Samsung store at Westfield Stratford @ £19.99
galaxy gear compatibility
I am looking to buy the new galaxy gear , which came out with sgs5. I have a galaxy grand duos running cm11 . will the device be compatible
rijchat said:
I am looking to buy the new galaxy gear , which came out with sgs5. I have a galaxy grand duos running cm11 . will the device be compatible
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Should work.
I have a spare black nfc charging cradle if anyone needs one. $30 shipped inside US.
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EBAY now has a small cradle version for about $20
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Charging-Doc...Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2c7e36cdd1&_uhb=1
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EBAY now has a small cradle version for about $20
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Charging-Doc...Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2c7e36cdd1&_uhb=1
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I bought one of these on Amazon under the "Monoy" brand. Works fine, doesn't stay on as well as the original but it is good enough. I got it shipped next day prime for about $33. They seem to be out of the particular one I bought now. There are others you can find via search.
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I bought one of these on Amazon under the "Monoy" brand. Works fine, doesn't stay on as well as the original but it is good enough. I got it shipped next day prime for about $33. They seem to be out of the particular one I bought now. There are others you can find via search.
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Best Buy is selling now for $25; and many of use got them a couple months back from Samsung for $17.50 including shipping, so try them.
if your still looking i just saw lots of choices on amazon between $10 generic and $30 oem hope that helps also if you have prime most of the oem ones are prime eligible
I have an extra charger cradle available
sold my gear and got a fit. It is on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231209437072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Check out in the local samsung stores.
Reports are the new Gear VR will be $199 which is a pretty good price. Anyone thinking of getting one? I'm considering it but going to wait for reviews first.
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I want it I want it!
Sigh... I was expecting around $99...
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Sigh... I was expecting around $99...
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Me too...or 150 dollars/euros max...hopefully it will come with "ODR" or a discount coupon.
And do not forget it is a "beta" version...If it would come with a way to power the phone and with an hdmi input it would have been a no brainer
So far they made the Samsung VR very different from the Oculus Rift.
It will be tempting and the price helps, but I would rather just save up for an Oculus Rift.
If anyone sees the VR on sale anywhere on the Internet, please post link here...
Best Buy starting to get demo models. So I guess I need to visit my local BB soon.
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well for whatever reason that the note edge doesnt arrive here then note 4 for me then plus gear VR :good:
Looking forward to a Note 4 next week and then hopefully a VR headset for xmas would be great!!!
nice gear
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Me too...or 150 dollars/euros max...hopefully it will come with "ODR" or a discount coupon.
And do not forget it is a "beta" version...If it would come with a way to power the phone and with an hdmi input it would have been a no brainer
So far they made the Samsung VR very different from the Oculus Rift.
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You are right they should have from this early "beta" version released it with an option for extra removable box to allow hdmi input and power.
I am going to buy it anyway but this possiblity would have made it so much better.
Release Date
Does anyone know the firm release date for the Gear VR yet?
I have purchased it on Expansys in the UK on pre-order but unfortunately they cant tell me when it will be available
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Does anyone know the firm release date for the Gear VR yet?
I have purchased it on Expansys in the UK on pre-order but unfortunately they cant tell me when it will be available
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The two dates which are flying around the web right now are the 17th november after Samsung's Devcon and the other is 1st December. So in approx. 2-3 weeks. Atleast in the US and korea but i hope in europe too, as i'm in the same boat.
Please post any news when they become available in your country (other than the ones that sell them now), still no news from bahrain or saudi.
I just saw my former colleague who is based in the US now, he posted in facebook some vids of his son and his mom playing with the gear vr and simply put both were amazed.
Now im really jealous. websites like souq here are selling them at outrageous prices and there's chances they might not work here too because of the software update :crying:
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Please post any news when they become available in your country (other than the ones that sell them now), still no news from bahrain or saudi.
I just saw my former colleague who is based in the US now, he posted in facebook some vids of his son and his mom playing with the gear vr and simply put both were amazed.
Now im really jealous. websites like souq here are selling them at outrageous prices and there's chances they might not work here too because of the software update :crying:
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Root it and just change the build.prop to 910F, and the problems with the updates will disappear. Ordered mine from the US and I am using it with my n910c without issues (used HopShopGo).
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Please post any news when they become available in your country (other than the ones that sell them now), still no news from bahrain or saudi.
I just saw my former colleague who is based in the US now, he posted in facebook some vids of his son and his mom playing with the gear vr and simply put both were amazed.
Now im really jealous. websites like souq here are selling them at outrageous prices and there's chances they might not work here too because of the software update :crying:
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Right after I found out about http://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/2qcrzp/howto_enable_gearvr_on_exynos_note4/
I went ahead and ordered the VR from Samsung US. I've been enjoying mine for more than a month now.
By the way, I'm in Bahrain, and I have an Exynos Note 4. You just have to deal with the flicker issue on most apps start-up, but I think it is worth it. My friends were really impressed when I let them try it.
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Please post any news when they become available in your country (other than the ones that sell them now), still no news from bahrain or saudi.
I just saw my former colleague who is based in the US now, he posted in facebook some vids of his son and his mom playing with the gear vr and simply put both were amazed.
Now im really jealous. websites like souq here are selling them at outrageous prices and there's chances they might not work here too because of the software update :crying:
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I am in Bahrain as well and let me tell you, the experience is life changing lol, I have been waiting for three years to try a VR headset to see what it looks and feels like, and best way to describe it is for you to go get big swimming goggles, remove the glass part and look around
it is amazing, just order it from the US if you are curious... but aside from the awesome experience let me remind you that there will be a better version released sometime this summer. plus Razer is making their own VR headset for about 200 dollars that you can pretty much plug into anything (release is this July) and some rumors are flying about a summer release of the actual oculus rift... so if you are not in a terrible hurry, maybe you should wait a bit
The only downfalls of the Gear VR are three things...
1. you will need a Bluetooth controller for the good games...
2. the fact that it runs on battery life only without being able to plug it in... so watching a movie in it is kind of nerve wrecking near the end as I keep hoping the battery wont die by then end of the movie
3. Not much content, yeah its an AMAZING experience, but I haven't used it for weeks because there is nothing interesting to use with anymore, I have used all the good stuff, every week or 2 there is an app or two added... so far nothing ground breaking and mostly demos. makes me wish I had paid my money for the Oculus DK2 at least I would have tons more content.
Those are my 2 cents, hope they help
little OT: whats the GEAR VR price in BAHRAIN? or qatar?
^ i believe its not available in the middle east yet.
^^ would it work with non-rooted phones in the GCC area?
PARIS, FRANCE,EUROPE,PLANET EARTH = ZERO so far !
To be Released later someday in 2015
I just want it for movies in bed mainly bring it in Australia
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I just want it for movies in bed mainly bring it in Australia
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apparently IT is available in Australia
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/mobile-phone/wearables/wearables/SM-R320NPWAXSA
buy now hashcheck haha.
samsung saudi no price or availability lol
Italy...is coming next week
Hi friends,
Some rumours say that next week will be available for Italian market.
I don't want wait more so I decided to buy one from Us, from bestbuy , but I am a little bit afraid that it won't work with my Note 4 Sm-N910F building NK5. Does anyone knows if the US version of gear vr works with it?
Thanks
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Hi friends,
Some rumours say that next week will be available for Italian market.
I don't want wait more so I decided to buy one from Us, from bestbuy , but I am a little bit afraid that it won't work with my Note 4 Sm-N910F building NK5. Does anyone knows if the US version of gear vr works with it?
Thanks
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starting today is also available in Italy .. I pre ordered it... delivery February 13th !!
hashcheck were u able to get one? its out of stock now in the samsung online store
Available now on the Spanish samsung site. delivery expected the 20th.
€249, - (including the controller)
Is it available in Europe somewhere? Like in stock not preorder? I can only find it from eBay for 300+€.
Already have got it couple of days ago free postage and it's the best tech gadget I have ever bought
-= Note 4 & Gear VR =-
great that you managed to get one... hmmm wonder when its arriving in the middle east, well the note edge was released here just recently so i wont be surprised if the gear vr will be released "soon"
Ordered one from Samsung UK. Expected delivery - 3rd of March.
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Root it and just change the build.prop to 910F, and the problems with the updates will disappear. Ordered mine from the US and I am using it with my n910c without issues (used HopShopGo).
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Would this work if I flash N910c rom on my N910h and change the build.prop to 910f?
Are you using a custom rom?
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Would this work if I flash N910c rom on my N910h and change the build.prop to 910f?
Are you using a custom rom?
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I thought the Gear VR was supposed to work out of the box with the n910H and K? Switched my build.prop to n910h and it installed just fine. Are you running the latest version along with lollipop?