Verizon Galaxy S4 32Gb model -- in about TWO weeks

[jova33]

The S3 had a 32GB version, not sure why it's not there now but it's not on Amazon either, but looks available on Best Buy's website. The GNex was still available last time I was in Best Buy and I've seen it at Target as well, but on Best Buy's site it's listed as 16GB... honestly I didn't even know there was a 16GB Verizon G Nex.

I didn't know there was a 16GB GNex until I went into a Verizon store to get the DNA, this was around the time they unlocked the bootloader on it, and ended up not buying one because the memory. I noticed the rep in the store had a GNex and he was telling me that Verizon only offered a 16GB version now.

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[Aquila]

I didn't know there was a 16GB GNex until I went into a Verizon store to get the DNA, this was around the time they unlocked the bootloader on it, and ended up not buying one because the memory. I noticed the rep in the store had a GNex and he was telling me that Verizon only offered a 16GB version now.

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My wife picked up the 32GB in October or November from Target. But... we shouldn't have to get an 18 old month phone to get a 32GB device. I'm with you to T-Mobile if Verizon doesn't get their act together on the device train. Last to receive the S4, last to receive the One (still not 100% confirmed ie. no release date), I think they might be in an X Phone or bust situation too.

 

[donluz]

Hey all! It looks like we have something reliable here... take a look at this!

 

[jova33]

Hey all! It looks like we have something reliable here... take a look at this!

That's the same letter from this thread lol. Go back one page.

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[chris2k5]

I thought Verizon stopped doing MIR a couple of years ago, and suddenly they are back again with the S4. Rather shady if you ask me, they get your money up front, make you wait 4-6 weeks for a debit card of some kind.

Yeah. More like hope you forget to mail it in and bank.

 

[tx_tuff]

That's the same letter from this thread lol. Go back one page.

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The difference is that the article said they called and confirmed it.

Tapatalk mofo

 

[rushmore]

The problem is they are also the same source that are generic in who their Verizon source is and were the ones saying there would not be one. Kind of seems like they treat any single thing as real and lock on to it.

The info does not seem to add up, since has been over a day with no further information by any source other than parroting from the noted email.

Hoping it is true, but can not get a corporate rep to confirm and there is no product SKU in their system that would drive inventory flow in their supply chain.

Cruel hoax from a geek night cleaner with a sense of humor? If so, Tami Erwin should be demoted to intern for not setting a password on her computer!!

 

[SNAFU]

I'll ask one of my local Verizon shops about this, Sprint just pissed me off for what is likely to be the last time with added fees, increasingly pathetic service, and now not only are they saying no lte for another 3-4 years, but no S4's over 16GB.........

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[Halcyon]

This is from an Android Central article about the 8GB Nexus 4. I think its appropriate for this conversation.

"8 gigabytes of storage is enough, except for when it?s not
So, after telling you not to buy the 8-gigaybte Nexus 4, I went and bought the 8GB Nexus 4. With all the launch day chaos, I had a choice between an 8GB Nexus 4 or no Nexus 4, and I made the only decision I could -- to opt for the cheaper model with less on-board storage. Given a free choice, I?d still recommend paying the extra $50 or ?40 to double your storage, for all the reasons I went into in the original article.

But since I?ve been slumming it on an 8GB Nexus 4, the limitation of 5.67GB of space for all my assorted crap hasn't been a huge impediment. Regular Android apps don't take up that much space, and since I'm on an unlimited data plan, streaming through Google Play Music is preferable to loading up the phone with MP3s the old-fashioned way.

The overwhelming majority of the time, 8GB is enough. (And we've had more than one manufacturer tell us their surveys support that.) There are just a couple of instances where the Nexus's anemic internal storage becomes troublesome. The first is gaming -- high-end Android games regularly weigh in at 1GB of more. Need for Speed: Most Wanted, for example, tips the scales at 2GB once all its files are installed. On an 8GB Nexus 4, that's more than a third of your available storage, meaning you'll have to ration what's left of your internal flash if you're a big gamer.

The second problem use-case is any kind of media consumption that relies on local files. If you're taking a long flight (say, halfway across the world for a major trade show), or traveling anywhere with less-than-stellar data connectivity (say, a major trade show halfway across the world), media streaming suddenly isn't an option. That means you'll need to load your phone up with files beforehand. And 5.67GB is easier to fill than you might think, especially when all your apps and downloads have to come out of that same allowance.

The community consensus is that 8GB is a little wanting, but 16GB is enough. Forum poster badbrad17 says of his 16GB model, "I have every app I could need installed plus lots of photos and videos and I still have 9GB free. And this is with 1.3GB for my Titanium backup. 8GB is certainly not enough but 16 is plenty for most people."

A link to the article Nexus 4, two months on ... | Android Central

 

[rushmore]

Misnomer being 16gb is really 9gb and applying one's own standard on others seems so elitist Some are trying to assert as such.

So simple a solution in offering all sizes on line and carry what they want in stores. The issue is the lack of choice and not each person's own perspective on usage. If you think a 16 model is fine, buy it Ditto for the other sizes too

 

[skiner5246]

As a 32GB ATT owner, if you can wait to order, it is really worth it. Having 24GB to work with is pretty sweet compared to less than 10 GB on the 16GB model.

I second this strongly, and feel for you Verizon guys.
I had to call AT&T directly after I pre-ordered my 16GB S4 I was just one day out past the buyer's remorse period when the 32GB version was announced. (It helps if you have multiple lines.)
Summary, if it's real and you can wait, please do so. You will not be dissapointed.

This is by design it seems. They will milk folks for the 16GB first, and when the word gets out that people want more onboard storage, THEN MAGICALLY, the 32 GB version will appear.
-good luck

 

[snookasnoo]

The S 4 should have started with a 32 GB version instead of 16.

 

[rushmore]

I am wondering if it is even accurate a 32gb is coming from Verizon. One email is the source of everything on the web so far and no Verizon staff, or media that usually dig for these things are aware of it.

You do not tell a customer and THEN tell your staff. Even for Verizon that seems super silly. I am not referring to sales reps, but actual corporate account managers.

After two days there is no other information? Makes no apparent sense, since it would be leaking out now beyond one email. Gottamobile conjecture based on the same email does not count.

A fake email seems too elaborate and the OP seems sincere, so not understanding the apparent disconnect here.

 

[jova33]

Well I don't think the email is fake. I think it may have been speculation by the Verizon employee. The website with that same email claims that it's been verified by Verizon....
I think this could go either way, but most likely they're not getting a 32GB S4. My speculation is based on the fact Verizon discontinued everything over 16GB and hasn't released anything more than that lately.

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[rushmore]

The employee email though is their VP of sales. Not adding up.

 

[jova33]

Oh, well then it's probably fake....
Why would the VP of sales be contacting a customer?
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[jova33]

I just looked at all the other threads Black Ducati posted in, and others are questioning the validity of his email, since only he has received one. And that email is the only source for that article, and I doubt they got confirmation from Verizon.

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[rushmore]

At least several people, including me sent Tami Erwin a note. The issue is why tell a customer and no staff and why no further information from other sources after two days? Makes no sense. Either the email is inaccurate, or their VP has an odd communication priority.

Added: If nothing else materializes by Friday, seems this is bunk. Regardless of the reason.

This will also help validate or invalidate Gottamobile as a legit source for news "sources". Not only did they pick up on the email, they added confirmation by their own source at Verizon. The same apparent source that said there would not be one, just a few weeks ago.

 

[rushmore]

Nope, no information from any other source corroborating a 32gb S4 after three days for Verizon. Seems like the information is wrong, for whatever reason.

 

[rushmore]

I received this email from Verizon today -

From: "Erwin, Tami A" <Tami.Erwin@VerizonWireless.com>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:51 AM
Subject: RE: Executive request - 32GB Samsung Galaxy S4

Mr. XXXXXX

Thanks for your e-mail and the question regarding the S4 w/32GB of built in storage. Verizon plans to offer this option and is currently working w/Samsung to confirm the date in which this model will be available on-line.

Appreciate your patience

Tami

You ought to send a note back to Tami that if there is one coming, why no product SKU, or nobody else including their corporate regional staff have a clue yet? Even for product to be coming from Samsung, there has to be a SKU in their inventory system (product should be retail ready from Samsung final ship point). Seems odd a VP would tell a customer, but leave staff in the dark. This is not adding up. I stick with the position either Tami is an odd communicator, or the janitor is a geek with a sick sense of humor and Tami does not follow VZW policy for passwords