Galaxy tab ?

[jtbledo85]

I have decided to get the tab but now idont know which one to get,i have verizon as my service provider for my droid x and my wifes but she wants to trade her x for a fascinate, if u know of anyone let me know, but idont know if I should get the verizon tab or a different one. Your opinions and thoughts are welcome.

 

[wordweaver]

I literally just got back from returning the Verizon version of the GTab in favor of the Sprint one. I know there are many who have opted for the TMobile GTab for price/plans/etc. Be warned -- if you get the Verizon GTab, you cannot get a protection plan (they don't offer it). You can pay for month-to-month 3G and drop it any time, but if you drop it and then pick it up again they'll charge you the $35 activation fee again. I found the 3G plans on Verizon to be expensive and seriously lacking in benefit. For example, I got the 1Gig of 3G for $20 per month. However, if I wanted to text on the device, I had to pay $5 extra for just 250 messages a month/ $10 for 500 messages, etc. There is no such thing as an unlimited texting plan on the Verizon GTab, which sucks. Sprint, on the other hand, offers 2gigs of 3G and UNLIMITED sms/mms for $30 per month. The GTab cost $299 with a 2 year contract. The Verizon tab is $499, but you are not tied to a contract. Still, I figure that even if I terminate my Sprint contract early, I'll be able to negotiate the fee down since I am a Premier customer. I doubt they would lose my business over a fee like that and should it come to that, I am still ahead of the game with Sprint's price and features over Verizon's. I know that with Sprint there is a bluetooth connectivity restriction on some wireless keyboard/mouse models that you might like to use with the GTab. This isn't really an issue for me, but you should check out all the differences between how the devices are configured between carriers before deciding. I would suggest you think twice about a Verizon Tab if you are planning on actually using 3G, though. Good luck

 

[highwayman1224]

I literally just got back from returning the Verizon version of the GTab in favor of the Sprint one. I know there are many who have opted for the TMobile GTab for price/plans/etc. Be warned -- if you get the Verizon GTab, you cannot get a protection plan (they don't offer it). You can pay for month-to-month 3G and drop it any time, but if you drop it and then pick it up again they'll charge you the $35 activation fee again. I found the 3G plans on Verizon to be expensive and seriously lacking in benefit. For example, I got the 1Gig of 3G for $20 per month. However, if I wanted to text on the device, I had to pay $5 extra for just 250 messages a month/ $10 for 500 messages, etc. There is no such thing as an unlimited texting plan on the Verizon GTab, which sucks. Sprint, on the other hand, offers 2gigs of 3G and UNLIMITED sms/mms for $30 per month. The GTab cost $299 with a 2 year contract. The Verizon tab is $499, but you are not tied to a contract. Still, I figure that even if I terminate my Sprint contract early, I'll be able to negotiate the fee down since I am a Premier customer. I doubt they would lose my business over a fee like that and should it come to that, I am still ahead of the game with Sprint's price and features over Verizon's. I know that with Sprint there is a bluetooth connectivity restriction on some wireless keyboard/mouse models that you might like to use with the GTab. This isn't really an issue for me, but you should check out all the differences between how the devices are configured between carriers before deciding. I would suggest you think twice about a Verizon Tab if you are planning on actually using 3G, though. Good luck

Sprint doesn't offer a protection plan either. If they told you they did, they're lying to you.

 

[jtbledo85]

So is tmo the only one who offers protection plan ?
I would figure best buy would offer some kinda plan. I was not aware there was no protectionplan offered.

 

[curney]

Tmo told me no protection plan. I do square trade anyway.

Op, take a look at the "which carrier and why" post. Good stuff there.

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[jtbledo85]

Ha. I forgot about square trade.
The data iam not to worried about cause iam prolly gonna just tether from my x if iam away from wifi. But I also think iam gonna wait to c if the price drops any more cause anything I want my wife wants also so that's 1000$

 

[wordweaver]

Sprint doesn't offer a protection plan either. If they told you they did, they're lying to you.

Sprint might not, but Best Buy definitely does -- which is why I bought it there.

 

[drjb74]

I went with a Sprint tab because I have Sprint service already. Plan is reasonably priced.

I looked at other providers, but did not want the hassle of two bills. By having all my stuff with Sprint (or with one carrier), it is easier for me to manage everything. Just my two cents.

 

[Doboji#AC]

Carrier really shouldn't matter... I picked up mine at Best Buy.. I went with the Verizon version to avoid a yearly contract. I got the protection plan from Best Buy, and signed up for the Buy Back program, so I can get $300 bucks back when I trade up for whichever tablet I decide to go with next...

 

[jtbledo85]

The buy back program is from best buy? That seems like a pretty good deal, so its like only paying 200 for it.

 

[curney]

You can always sell your device on craigslist when you get done with it.

The buy back program is from best buy? That seems like a pretty good deal, so its like only paying 200 for it.

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[jtbledo85]

Tru tru