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Best Buy availability

I'm still debating if I'm staying with Sprint, or go with AT&T or T-Mobile. I would prefer AT&T but that would depend on data coverage and dependability. AT&T is a bit more expensive but I like the combination of GSM and LTE availability. T-Mobile might have a better battery life, and Sprint the best value (though I've had bad experience on their WiMAX coverage as well as terrible battery life if 4G was on). Sprint also don't have a GSM which would be beneficial if I go to the Philippines for a vacation.

All in all, I would depend on the Best Buy people to help me decide. I also love the 18 month interest free financing if I buy both the GN2 and GT2 10.1. :)

Do you have a best buy credit card? That is the only way (AFAIK) to get the 0% financing for 18 months. It would require credit approval and the card is underwritten by HSBC/Capital One, and unless you have stellar credit (or almost) you would be stuck with their "Gold" best buy reward zone mastercard, which carries a low limit (somewhere around $300) and a $59 annual fee along with it.

Also if you happen to go there, look for a person working there wearing a CARRIER shirt (AT&T, Sprint, VZW, T-Mobile). They are sometimes there as representatives from the actual carrier as opposed to a best buy employee, and they can prove to be more than useful. (One AT&T employee quoted me a wrong price on a phone (the price for new customers only) and credited our bill almost $200 to make up for it.

People complain about AT&T a lot (their coverage, and customer service), but here in FL I never have any trouble with coverage, and their CS has been GREAT to me, I usually get to upgrade every 8 months or so as opposed to every 18 months (which is their usual timetable).

Best of Luck!
 
Bad news, no note 2 yet, and I'm not buying in the Sprint store nearby. But the class 10 64GB microSD card was on sale so I bought 1 for my future GN2 and I'll probably buy the Galaxy note 10.1 art the same time. Asked the girl on the mobile section when they will have the GN2, And she was clueless, saying "in about a couple of weeks".

At least she gave you a couple of weeks. Some people were told not getting it at all. I hate asking Best Buy employees anything.
 
Do you have a best buy credit card? That is the only way (AFAIK) to get the 0% financing for 18 months. It would require credit approval and the card is underwritten by HSBC/Capital One, and unless you have stellar credit (or almost) you would be stuck with their "Gold" best buy reward zone mastercard, which carries a low limit (somewhere around $300) and a $59 annual fee along with it.

Also if you happen to go there, look for a person working there wearing a CARRIER shirt (AT&T, Sprint, VZW, T-Mobile). They are sometimes there as representatives from the actual carrier as opposed to a best buy employee, and they can prove to be more than useful. (One AT&T employee quoted me a wrong price on a phone (the price for new customers only) and credited our bill almost $200 to make up for it.

People complain about AT&T a lot (their coverage, and customer service), but here in FL I never have any trouble with coverage, and their CS has been GREAT to me, I usually get to upgrade every 8 months or so as opposed to every 18 months (which is their usual timetable).

Best of Luck!


Just finished paying off my Asus (G73SW-BST6) gaming laptop with BBC credit card. And it's time for another excuse to use it. =)
 
The question is, is her answer even dependable? =)

More than likely not. I think that's why we as people feel the need to ask as many people as possible the same question in hopes that at least 2 of them will say the same thing.
 
Stopped by Best Buy I pre-ordered at and another local Best Buy. November 11 is looking like release for Sprint version. Pre-order only available for white. Grey looking like they will receive stock next day. Manager was nice enough to tell me he'd order me a grey if they don't get stock.
 
Stopped by Best Buy I pre-ordered at and another local Best Buy. November 11 is looking like release for Sprint version. Pre-order only available for white. Grey looking like they will receive stock next day. Manager was nice enough to tell me he'd order me a grey if they don't get stock.

I'll stop by again (or probably call) our local Best Buy if they accept pre-orders. Thanks! :)
 
Stopped by Best Buy I pre-ordered at and another local Best Buy. November 11 is looking like release for Sprint version. Pre-order only available for white. Grey looking like they will receive stock next day. Manager was nice enough to tell me he'd order me a grey if they don't get stock.

What happened to the other 2 you ordered that you were hoping would arrive before you leave for vacation?
 
What happened to the other 2 you ordered that you were hoping would arrive before you leave for vacation?

Lol...it's just one other (International version) from daily steals, which I wasn't expecting it until 3 weeks. With the storms, maybe longer.
 
Lol...it's just one other (International version) from daily steals, which I wasn't expecting it until 3 weeks. With the storms, maybe longer.

Nahhh you had something else in the works before daily steals. I am NOT going to let you drive me crazy!

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Nahhh you had something else in the works before daily steals. I am NOT going to let you drive me crazy!

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Samsung ATIV 700t delivers Tuesday. Wish they had at least the 500 in store to check out. Hopefully, it lives up to what I am expecting. If it does, I'm set for personal and work mobile tech needs.
 
To the Best Buy contingent. Are you guys still planning on buying the day it comes out or are you going to wait a few weeks?

I am going to wait to make sure we get the multi window update and to see if there is some sort of Black Friday deals.
 
To the Best Buy contingent. Are you guys still planning on buying the day it comes out or are you going to wait a few weeks?

I am going to wait to make sure we get the multi window update and to see if there is some sort of Black Friday deals.

Buying as soon as it's available at Best Buy, which all information has pointed to being in store this coming Sunday (or in my case, possibly the 12th, since I'll be getting the Titanium Grey rather than the white). It was hard enough not just going into Sprint and upgrading directly, but considering I have an international Note 2 coming in at some point and the upgrade is going to be no money out of my pocket, it has been worth the wait.
 
Ill probably buy it on launch date too. Not sure who I am kidding with all this macho talk. LOL I already have two cases on a slow boat from China.
 
Ill probably buy it on launch date too. Not sure who I am kidding with all this macho talk. LOL I already have two cases on a slow boat from China.

Here's my list of accessories just waiting to be used:

- AllShare Cast Wireless Hub | Samsung Mobile

- Galaxy Note X's 2 + ebay battery that's "supposedly" OEM (but I'm doubting that it really is)

- TecTile Programmable NFC Tags X's 2 - Still trying to come up ideas for these, but I'm sure I'll know by this weekend.

- Amazon.com: SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Protector Clear Steinheil [Ultra Oleophobic] [2-PACK] for Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, International - Galaxy Note II / N7100 - Oil Resistant / CLEAR: Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: SanDisk Ultra 64 GB microSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card 30MB/s with Adapter SDSDQUA-064G-U46A: Computers & Accessories

I'll still be adding to those, once iBolt releases their car dock (supposedly after the new year) and also when Samsung gets back in stock of the other accessories I wanted to purchase.
 
Read what Engadget said in that article for smart dock....

LOL @ mourning the loss of Webtop

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Read what Engadget said in that article for smart dock....

LOL @ mourning the loss of Webtop

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Hahahaha...I guess that means I'll definitely have to get it, as soon as it's back in stock. I won't miss my lapdock that much, once I have my ATIV, but still sucks that Motorola didn't develop Webtop to its full potential.
 
I won't miss my lapdock that much,

Ive bought two Motorola Lapdocks - at $55 /ea. at Amazon

They serve as a very decent portable 10" battery powered 1366 x 768 Display Monitor with HDMI Input. Using an array of adapter cables - those Motorola Lapdocks come in very handy.
I use one with a Mac Mini as my main display on stage for live performance with Apple Mainstage ( i'm a guitarist in a local band).

Also use it with a MK802 Android stick computer
MK802 notebook: Connecting a $74 PC to a Motorola Lapdock - Liliputing

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I'll have a go with hooking up the Lapdock to my Galaxy Note 2 and MHL HDMI Adapter
 
Ive bought two Motorola Lapdocks - at $55 /ea. at Amazon

They make very decent portable battery powered 1366 x 768 Monitors with HDMI Input. Using an array of adapter cables - those Motorola Lapdocks come in very handy.
I use one with a Mac Mini as my main display on stage for live performance with Apple Mainstage ( i'm a guitarist in a local band).

Also use it with a MK802 Android stick computer
MK802 notebook: Connecting a $74 PC to a Motorola Lapdock - Liliputing

Rikomagic MK802 Forums • View topic - MK802 Notebook!


mk802-notebook_01.jpg



I'll have a go with hooking up the Lapdock to my Galaxy Note 2 and MHL HDMI Adapter

Was considering keeping the lapdock 100 to do this, but decided to just gift it to my cousin that can still use it with his mopho q.
 
One of the stores in North Kansas City has white in stock right now, and has no idea when/if they will get the grey.

So the dilemma is, do I pull the trigger and get white or wait hoping that the grey (which is my first choice) comes in the next few days?

My wife says get the white instead of risking it.
 
My local best buy said they might not have the note 2 this friday for att, anybody hear anything else?
 
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