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Verizon Note 2 Pre-order, Release date, and speculation thread
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syntrix
Android Expert
Wait, was the DNA launched 14 days prior? If so, the exchange/return window is 14 days. Makes business sense.... kinda.
It definitely does, but I hear it's easy to remove with sandpaper, or a replacement button. I might even get creative and get a white home button to replace mine with (I have a titanium grey Note 2 coming). Also planning to get an OEM back plate granted there aren't any differences in the snap-on mechanism, but even then I'll have a case so I won't see any of it either way.
syntrix
Android Expert
Or after the 1st failed delivery, call FEDEX with the tracking number and have them hold at the local station.
Go pick it up with picture ID (and the tracking info) after work. Check their hours, but most are open after 5.... and I'm not talking about fedex/kinkos, these are real fedex hubs...
Ugh, I'll stop talking now...
All you loyal customers / Verizon haters crack me up!
If they're so awful there are other choices.
I don't mind a logo on my phone nor do I mind the BMW badge on my car or all the other gizmo's that have a name on them. If the phone works and I don't get dropped calls I'm happy.
If they're so awful there are other choices.
I don't mind a logo on my phone nor do I mind the BMW badge on my car or all the other gizmo's that have a name on them. If the phone works and I don't get dropped calls I'm happy.
I didn't know being a customer meant I couldn't be critical of how they operate, and I didn't know it meant I was a hater. I love Verizon but I hate how they can be with some things. Is that so bad?
syntrix
Android Expert
Real LTE and more coverage than anyone. Why would you choose anything else?
tmob is really only a MVNO "city carrier" and won't work on my trips over real GGG's or even GGGG's.
Straight talk MVNO, I tried calling them tonight... 15+ min hold time, had to transfer me back to someone about a asking about new service..... click, disconnect on their end.
ATT? Does anyone use their crappy dropped call service any more? Might as well tmob or ST with MORE dropped calls per call! See what I did there? Huzzuh!!!
Sprint, not the best implementation, but I can at least understand my friends on a voice call when they are on their network in the city!
Did I just go there? Oh yes I did
pool_shark
Android Expert
I don't care about the logo either. It cracks me up that so many are making such a big deal about a freakin' button.
I also can't wait to see how many people try scratching off the logo but scratch the button instead. That's going to be extremely amusing.
ScandaLeX
Wasn't Me
I honestly don't think they're playing dumb. It appears all the carriers got in VERY few shipments. I was fortunate when I got mine at 8 a.m; all other stores open at 10. Had I gone to one of the 10 o'clock stores, I would've been S.O.L.
UPS and FedEx arrive in my neighborhood everyday like clockwork. If it's UPS you know they'll knock around 10:30. FedEx 2:30-3:00. The only time that changes is when the regular driver is off. Then it becomes a nightmare.It says signature required on my shipment notice so I'm sure that's the case.
I work from home Thursday, but the challenge will be to get to the door in time. It seems like the fedex guy rings the doorbell once then makes a mad dash back to the truck.
Would you mind sharing with the rest of us which ones you bought?
JunBringer
Android Expert
harplayr they're probably going to do what ogwilson just said, put zero effort into it so that they can throw their weight around in the future, more than they already do I'm sure. Us consumers don't benefit from it so I don't see why you'd blame me for not liking it, as a consumer. IMO they should've released the Note 2 ASAP so that demand died down before the DNA was released then they would've had 2 successful releases instead of 1, but now they'll have a few people get the DNA and the Verizon customers who've been waiting will get the Note 2, though I'm sure with a bunch of bloatware etc. I look out for the consumer because that's what we are. "Smart Business Practices" don't concern me because Verizon's bottom line does not concern me.
Also like dude said I have a choice, and I choose not to support those business practices.
Imma try rubbing the *beep* out of it. Just like every other logo phones i have had...they all come off.
Maybe some thinner on a tooth-pic...some model paint...hmmm. Worse comes to worse a sticker. Either way if i jack it up to bad i know i can get a replacement cover for it. Either way i really dont care...i got it for guts not the body.
There are gonna sell out now! Customer wise...i wish they sold it early on sell. Business wise...why sell it at discount price when they will sell out the same at full price! Mo money, mo money, mo money!
Amen!
JunBringer
Android Expert
That would've been a good idea.
I'm honestly surprised at how well AT&T has been for me this go around (since February). No dropped calls and there's only one place I know of that has no service, Red Lobster in Annapolis lol. and I do get "unlimited data for non-smartphones" on my Nexus 4 on AT&T
Morpeeeenote
Well-Known Member
Since everyone seems to hate the logo, I'm going to be the odd one out. I kinda like it, or should I say I can deal with it. People like to complain regardless of how petty it is. Like someone mentioned there's other options out there. This will probably be my last phone with Verizon because once the other companies catch up, I'M OUT!
Called to try and get an early upgrade to the Note 2. Apparently the Note 2 follows the same rules as the iPhone 5. No early upgrades, you have to wait until your upgrade date to get the reduced amount. I think I might try giving a call when the phone is officially released and see if it was just a system error or something.
From the first time I heard/saw the branded button, I was put off by it. It was by no means gonna stop me from getting the phone though.
Now, after just playing with one in a store for a good while, I will say that I totally forgot the branding was there. Compared to the awesomeness of the device & the beauty of the screen, I don't care about that button at all anymore.
Now I just have to make it till Thursday morning without the phone.
Now, after just playing with one in a store for a good while, I will say that I totally forgot the branding was there. Compared to the awesomeness of the device & the beauty of the screen, I don't care about that button at all anymore.
Now I just have to make it till Thursday morning without the phone.
Osensnolf
Member
When I bought my first iPhone, much like today, I was tracking it every minute. I called the local FedEx place and asked them to track it. I didn't expect it, but the driver called me and said, "I'll be at the Radio Shack in 15 minutes if you want to meet me."
This was in a big city and I'm sure that is not the policy but that was a great day. I tipped him.
Some of you may consider giving it a try. Call and say, I'm on my lunch break and can I meet the driver or can I leave a note telling him that it is OK to leave the package.
If you meet him, you will have to show ID but that should not be an issue.
This was in a big city and I'm sure that is not the policy but that was a great day. I tipped him.
Some of you may consider giving it a try. Call and say, I'm on my lunch break and can I meet the driver or can I leave a note telling him that it is OK to leave the package.
If you meet him, you will have to show ID but that should not be an issue.
syntrix
Android Expert
This is not normal! Please post up some review info ASAP on the features or lack of features!
JunBringer
Android Expert
Congrats dude!
