Who's paying full price?

[Zendroid1]

I plan on buying the HSPA+ model for full price as soon as it's released (if it's not released on ATT right away). Who's with me?

I almost bought the Galaxy S2 earlier this year when it first came out but I thought, naw it'll be right around the corner on ATT. haha

 

[Tom S.]

I'm with you. I don't even care if there is even an AT&T version. I heard the international version will have the AT&T bands.

 

[ezcobar411]

I want to get one as soon as I can. Where do you all normally get your unlocked versions from? I heard Amazon usually gets them pretty quick. Any info would be a great help.

 

[ggong5150]

I'm gonna get it as well. I picked up the white GS2 International a few weeks ago and can't wait for the Galaxy Nexus.but definitely need the ATT band version.

 

[1088933]

I'm with you guys. If the international version will work for AT&T, I am jumping on it. The wife isn't going to be happy to see a pretty hefty chunk of money missing, so hopefully it will be cheap or I can work something out with the Death Star.

 

[bmolloy]

I actually hope AT&T doesn't get this phone right away so I will not be tempted to buy it through them. I just can not see them offering it without any changes to "vanilla" android. I am not tether crazy, but I do like to be able to turn on wifi for a few minutes now and again. I wish Google was offering it on their website like they did with the N1. That worked out great for me, I do not have an upgrade for a few months so I would rather the Death Star not know what phone I am using. I already have the HSPA+ sim card from the Inspire 4G I bought when it came out. I am thinking an unlocked international version with that pentaband radio will be the best. I will save the upgrade for a decent LTE phone when they get LTE any where near SoCal.

 

[Zendroid1]

Looks like it is coming to UK on November 16th. I wonder if this device for Orange covers the ATT bands?

I'm not keen on this stuff...

 

[1088933]

Looks like it is coming to UK on November 16th. I wonder if this device for Orange covers the ATT bands?

I'm not keen on this stuff...

That would be a pleasant surprise!

 

[anon(535989)]

i already preordered with negri. this code will get you 35 dollars off:

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eric b

 

[ezcobar411]

i already preordered with negri. this code will get you 35 dollars off:

sb35offjkh

eric b

How do the prices at negri typically compare to Amazon?

 

[Zendroid1]

You can pre-order on Amazon UK for the equivalent of $1100 +shipping and other international fees.

 

[ggong5150]

How do the prices at negri typically compare to Amazon?

Negri is to expensive! They have the Galaxy Nexus for pre-order of $715, which when it is released will be much lower than that and estimated arrival is 11/17. If you look at a iPhone 4S 16GB on AT&T they are charging $825 and retail is $599. I've never ordered from them as they are way to expensive and you can find great deals for phones on eBay.

 

[PFKMan23]

As tempting as the Galaxy Nexus is, I think at the end of the day, the only phone I'd pay full price for is the iphone 4S. That phone, like it or not, retains the most value in the long term.

 

[lilo777]

As tempting as the Galaxy Nexus is, I think at the end of the day, the only phone I'd pay full price for is the iphone 4S. That phone, like it or not, retains the most value in the long term.

You need to define "value". For some of us iPhone 4S has no value whatsoever

 

[turbo098]

i will if i can get it from raido shack. that is the only place i buy phones.

 

[Tom S.]

As tempting as the Galaxy Nexus is, I think at the end of the day, the only phone I'd pay full price for is the iphone 4S. That phone, like it or not, retains the most value in the long term.

How can you make that statement about a phone that hasn't even been released?

 

[PFKMan23]

The value I was referring to is resale value. Maybe I've just been hanging around too many hardcore Apple people, but among those individuals isn't not uncommon to see yearly (or nearly so) updates on their phones. Consequently, when they sell their phones, being able to seen their phones at the highest price is fairly important as you're more often than not buying off contract.

And yes, I realize it's a phone that hasn't been released, but I like many people, base a projection off of history and expectations, and from what I currently see, that is what I believe.

 

[titanoman]

You need to define "value". For some of us iPhone 4S has no value whatsoever

That's funny. And true.

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[Tom S.]

The value I was referring to is resale value. Maybe I've just been hanging around too many hardcore Apple people, but among those individuals isn't not uncommon to see yearly (or nearly so) updates on their phones. Consequently, when they sell their phones, being able to seen their phones at the highest price is fairly important as you're more often than not buying off contract.

And yes, I realize it's a phone that hasn't been released, but I like many people, base a projection off of history and expectations, and from what I currently see, that is what I believe.

But, this is the first phone with ICS. It will be the only phone with ICS for at least 6 months. I base that on the upgrade path that has been announced for the SGSII. I consider that the most logical variant to get the ICS upgrade first.