Locked or Unlocked N9? Tempted by Instant Gratification

[rushmore]

I can get a blue 512GB unlocked at my local Best Buy today, or wait for the Verizon version that I pre-ordered on 8/14. Trying to figure the positives of an unlocked device, or if unlocked are more problematic with Verizon, since CDMA.

The Best Buy Verizon one might be a while, since no Verizon 512 were shipped yet to my two local BB's. Apparently Verizon is getting them first, until their own pre-orders are covered.....

Wonder how the support is for unlocked verses carrier locked? Also firmware updates....

 

[ZOMMBIE1]

Not sure if it's changed this time, but the carrier versions are getting updates faster than the unlocked US model for some reason.

 

[TechNut79]

WiFi calling won't work on Verizon if you get the unlocked version. Not sure if that's something you use or not.

 

[rushmore]

Yeah, thinking of waiting for the Verizon one.

Apparently the unlocked N9 does not have CDMA support. That, or there are two unlocked 845 Note 9 versions available.