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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thatg:
Can we update this forum. Clove.co.uk and handtec.co.uk have the phone for $690. But it just came out for Bell in canada for $150 on contract or $650 off contract. Are there any cellphone shops in canada with good prices?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TSF14:
Update: Negri has Canadian GSM version for $595.20

https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-canadian-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Any word on the preorder pricing for the 32 GSM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CB620:
https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-32-black-unlocked.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Looks like just about everyone has a 32 up for pre-order now. The wait is killing me!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] InternationalNexusFan:
Did that price increase?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mrpeeng:
Amazon has a deal on the verizon edition for 100 dollars /w a 2 year contract. Not bad considering the best i've seen was the Amazon 50 dollars /w a 2 year contract a few weeks back. It's def. worth the 100 dollars for this beefy phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Dropped, from the last time I checked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Hmmm. I don't want to alarm anyone but can anyone confirm the rumors that Samsung pushed back the 32GB version until March?

This frightens me since I'm dying to pick one up.

http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-nexus-32gb

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...xus-32gb--sim-free-unlocked--titanium-silver-

https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-32-black-unlocked.html

http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-galaxy-nexus-android-smartphone-unlocked-32gb-224372/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BriefEpisode:
Negri Electronics -- $35 off coupon

Good for the unlocked white, 16 GB GSM edition.

I ordered mine literally 22 hours with a $10 off code I googled, and then the next day they offered $35 off.

This is only good this Presidents' Day weekend.

I can't post a link here, but if you go to their Twitter feed, scroll back until you see it.

I'll also try this version of a link: bit - dot - ly - slash - Ae2J0E

This is for their $652 price, since it's an unlocked pentaband phone.

Best of luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Any significant drops in price since the 32 was canceled?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its probably full-on cancelled.

Nope. Considering the 32gb was never actually sold, I don't see it lowering the 16gb price. If anything you now have a bunch of people who held out for the 32gb now buying the 16gb which won't help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] L0 Mann:
Yes I can confirm the 32GB GSM Nexus has been canceled

I bought the GSM Galaxy Nexus with the special google employee back off ebay a few weeks ago and cost me $650
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Blah. Shame it doesn't work for the regular color. I'm tempted to pick another one up.

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http://www.itproportal.com/2012/02/20/galaxy-nexus-discounted-380-ahead-samsung-galaxy-s3-release/

This dropped today. The extra 5% is helpful. Shipping to the US kills it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeAndroid:
Least expensive place to buy Gsm in us?

Hello gentlemen, so to date here are My findings...

I thought Ebay was my best choice at $630 shipped, but then I found Amazon selling it directly for $619.

Is there a less expensive place to buy in the us before I pull the trigger?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ogpowell:
For the GSM Canadian model here @ Negri Electronics it's (US) $595.50..which is the same hardware, different software (fixed with a flash) Hope that's helps...definitely scout it out more IMO
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I don't understand why they charge more for the European version. It's not like you actually know what software version you are getting just by looking at the outside of the box. You could pay more and still get a Samsung build. I guess people fall for that?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeAndroid:
Thanks for that! Its it being shipped from overseas? Also I've read some of those vendors are charging additional shipping for customs. Is that 595 shipped?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Dude, not to be a complete jerk, but it's all there on each website. We are happy to help but you've got to start doing a little leg work yourself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeAndroid:
Yep its all on backorder, so its a mute point anyways.

Amazon is the best deal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeAndroid:
n e v e r m i n d
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Dude, for Christ's sake, just do your research! It takes literally 30 seconds to go to negrielectronics.com and see that they ship from Las Vegas, NV.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeAndroid:
It's on Backorder there! I've already ordered it from somewhere else. Why are you still talking about this? And you have way too much attitude.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
I quoted it from the previous page.

And I have attitude because people don't know how to do their own research.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I've tried every possible coupon code for Negri. Seems like they deactivated them all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
They have. Since they started offering the $595.50 model and lowered their other prices they killed all the coupons.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dnar56:
I got my lte for $450

sent from the Matrix
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Looks like everything has stabilized for now. Obviously this will change once the GS3 is announced.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidDavi:
I don't think it will drop because of the s3. By the time it comes out here in the states the new nexus will be right around the corner which would then make it come down.

Sent from my iPhone smashing Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
We'll see. They're trying to bring the announcement and release of the S3 closer together. I'm assuming May/June timeframe in stores. By that time the GNex will be coming down in price naturally because it'll be old(er).

Don't think the SGSIII will be a driving factor of the price of the GNex. The Nexus devices hold price well also.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cabal_:
Amazon listings are down to $569 now (unlocked GSM, obviously). Not as good as the DailySteals.com deals, but not bad for a regular price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NicholasQ:
If it really is $600+ then that means top phones are getting close to top tablet prices. That is a bit ridiculous to me. I am hoping this isn't true.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] case0:
Is this right?

Hi guys, I have a question!

So I did a search earlier for something like "Galaxy Nexus Orange UK" and saw a few sites saying you could pre-order it on Orange from Phones4U for £41 a month. I've looked on Phones4U and it's listed as £31 a month.

Is this correct? If it's a mistake and it's meant to be £41 a month then I want to pre-order right now before it's changed back! I'm due for an upgrade now on Orange :)

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] snoopstah:
Why is that ridiculous?

The hardware inside modern phones and tablets now is virtually identical, a phone is just more of a challenge of miniaturization and PCB optimization (both of which cost money, either in technology or design skill).

Just about the only thing that will increase in cost due to a tablet being larger is the batteries, which are the same technology but more of them -- and LiPo batteries in bulk quantities are not expensive, even for the amount in a tablet.

The CPU, graphics, memory, radio unit, GPS and so on are all identical (or close enough) in spec to cost the manufacturer the same to put in a tablet or in a phone. Cameras in tablets are, for the moment at least, worse quality than in phones.

Yes, the screen is larger, but the influx of ridiculously cheap netbooks should show you that screen size is not a major factor in screen cost. Yes, the 10.1 inch IPS screen in the Galaxy Tab is a pretty good screen, but I'd be amazed if it's part cost is higher than the 1280x720 OLED screen in the Galaxy Nexus, simply because the Nexus screen is cutting-edge.

All in all, it's amazing that phones do cost less than tablets -- I seriously doubt they cost less to manufacture. Personally I suspect that the tablet market is new enough and uncompetitive enough for the manufacturers to be able to boost their profit margin a little higher than on phones, and that in a couple of years when the tablet market is flooded with models in the same way as the phone market is, it'll be extremely unusual to see a top-end tablet costing more than a top-end phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xeene:
I guess you have never sold anything on ebay. After ebay charges you $2 listing fee, 9% commission and paypal 3% commission and $3 sales fee, you will be in a hole.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mauaus:
How come the listings on ebay say verizon but they mention gsm quadband...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
I hope it comes to tmo ASAP on my twitter tmobile helo tweeted to me after I asked when is the Galaxy Nexus coming to tmo? And they responded ” We always have great things upcoming, stay tuned for future announcements :D KN”
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slowz3r:
gotta love Tmobile, very customer friendly
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Yeah maybe by that they meant galaxy nexus, or better
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slowz3r:
who knows, we will find out ......eventually :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Why? I mean I will buy mine unlocked but I'm on T-mo, and there's actually a reason to have an unlocked GSM device.

There's really no reason to buy it off contract for a CDMA/LTE phone that can't be used on any other carrier. If you're able to save by upping your contract, might as well do it imho...

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It's a developer phone. They're not going to charge people $700 after tax for a dev phone. Believe me, it'll be $550 just like the Nexus S was in the USA.

It is pentaband HSPA+. There is one GSM version for the entire world (aka one version will work on AT&T and T-mo).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericc191:
I'm thinking $529.00 for the 16GB version and $599.00 for the 32GB version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] venki5star:
I hope he is a good seller!

I bought this from the same seller ($650 in Auction). Waiting for the shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320779611262?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mhunt407:
On Phones4U if you click the button next to the Orange logo it brings up the full tariff list; including the one at £41 per month. There are quite a few tariff options available for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Reports are, from this morning, this happened overnight:

http://m.bgr.in/2011/10/31/google-india-puts-up-samsung-galaxy-nexus-registration-page/

To this I say: WTF Google. I understand international releases. It's cool. But you are an American company. Take care of your home first before everything else.

If India and Europe and Rapa Nui gets this before us? I think I'm done and will move to Apple and WP7. I haven't been this disappointed in quite some time. The way Google has handled this whole launch is unimpressive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] justabrake:
I use to feel that way LOL I never understood american company's releasing products in other country's first either But I guess their money is just as good as ours. still won't understand it thought
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slowz3r:
...cause I am only 3 months into my contract............I was on Tmo for the previous two nexus devices

edit: on a side note when i was on Tmo I bought off contract any way because of the even more plus plan they used to have
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] philipdeane:
Just pre-order from Amazon UK £550 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-I92...U45E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320067577&sr=8-1

A positive with Amazon, because it will be stocked and shipped by them (not a 3rd party company), if Google/Sammy do drop the price just before release like they did with the Nexus S, Amazon will refund the difference regardless and they're pretty quick at refunding too (unlike Carphonewarehouse - 3 months to refund the price drop of the Nexus S!).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] clearym:
Just out of curiosity, what was the Nexus S launch price in the UK?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pnnorth:
There was talk of it being c£550 but it ended up at £430 at launch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takgeun68:
I am not an expert, but America has more complicated legal issue company has to meet in order to release the phone so maybe thats why.....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kurrptsenate:
You also have to remember the the dollar is so low right now. If they are trying to make "real" money, releasing it over seas makes the most sense from a business perspective.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wu_wei_lion:
I pre-ordered from clove and they asked for my driver's license (as a verification of my address and that I am who I say I am). I blocked out certain things but left the address etc. visible. Today I received an email from them asking for an authorisation number from my bank because my license had not passed their security check. Does this sound legitimate? I understand it's an international order but this makes me nervous. I think I'll cancel the order and find another merchant.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pnnorth:
Clove have been around for a long time, I wouldn't worry. I first used them about 12 years ago. I'd give them a call.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
I'm not an expert either but I think Samsung is not an American company.

The US also has a pretty atypical (read: dumb) mobile eco-system with the carriers having too much influence so it's no surprise that regions that are easier to work in get a little more love every now and then.

Don't feel so entitled.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
Best comment of the day. And best short, sweet and simple summary of how lame the american cellular business is.

I voided my warranty and your nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wu_wei_lion:
Thanks for the recommendation but I can't. The only phone I have is my cell, which doesn't seem to like international calling. I can't understand why a scan of my driver's license wasn't good enough for them. My bank doesn't participate in 3D secure, apparently. The fact is that their so called security procedures prevented a legitimate purchase and I'm none too happy. I tried buying the galaxy nexus on amazon.co.uk but they say it isn't eligible for shipping to the united states. Any recommendations?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Bull$£@•. If I'm Google or Apple or Microsoft I kneel to no carrier. You don't like the TOS, then enjoy a network without Android or Apple. Let's see how fast your network shrinks then. If you don't stand up to a bully he keeps on doing exactly the same thing.

As for my "entitled"? Google is an American company. They contract out to Asian manufacturers, like Samsung or HTC. They make fine products but as the originator of the OS, I call the shots. You want a little love? Sure. American launch followed by an Asian one then everyone else. You take care of home first where I come from. Then you take care of everything else. These apologetic posts drive me nuts. Set the hard line Google. Stop catering, wasn't that what the Nexus line started out to do?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dameon87:
That registration page has been active for the US since the site was unveiled? How is this any kind of news?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its because they don't have to do ANYTHING to launch in India. Its a pentaband phone. They just launch it and let people buy it.

In order to launch in the USA with carriers they have to strike all kinda of crazy deals for subsidies etc. You can't blame Google for this. It's not their fault that carriers don't want an unlocked, open phone on their network. Google will always announce it unlocked so if you want it that bad and can't wait for carriers who drag their feet, buy it unlocked.

This has nothing to do with it. They're going to release everywhere in the world that they can. Regardless or how weak or strong the USD is and how much you think that affects things, they're not just going to 100% ignore one of the bigger smartphone markets in the world because of current exchange rates

This is clearly the case. It doesn't take any extra work from Google to launch in an area where unlocked SIM-free phones are normal occurrence. This is not the first time that phones come somewhere else in the world unlocked, and are later brought to the US once carriers figure out how to lock them down.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wywywywy:
In my opinion sim-free pre-order / launch prices for Samsung and HTC phones have been abnormally high since a year or two ago. Then after a week or so it drops back to the "real" retail price.

I remember the Desire HD and Nexus S were also £500+ for pre orders.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
And that wasn't meant to sound (self) entitled?

Wow. Take a deep breath, you're going to pull a muscle with all that narcissism...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Actually, if you're Microsoft you kneel to every carrier because you have 1% marketshare and you'll do anything to get carrier agreements.

If you're Google you don't care 99.9% of the time because you're not dealing directly with carriers. OEM's (Motorola, Samsung, HTC, LG, etc.) who make Android handsets deal with carriers. And they DO kneel to carriers in every way also, because they're competing and will do anything to get on the shelves also.

The only manufacturer that doesn't care what carriers say is Apple. And thats because the carriers would be stupid to not carry the iPhone, and Apple knows that.

Get over yourself. Just because Google has its headquarters in the USA doesn't mean you're at all entitled to get one of their products first. They're a global business, and they can sell their products wherever the f*ck they want to. I'm sorry but you're being ridiculous. If you want the Galaxy Nexus that bad, you can buy it unlocked. We know exactly what date it becomes available. If the carriers mess things up and want to delay or not release it, that's their fault.

If you think the delay of the subsidized GN in the USA (remember, unlocked will be available just fine) has anything to do with anyone but the carriers, you're absolutely nuts
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] branon:
I just saw the post above from BGR about the India release. Am headed there in December and guess what the Indian currency has take a 10% tumble relative to the dollar over the past couple of months. Lets hope i can get it cheaper there!

ps because of uncertainty in stock markets, almost all currencies are taking a tumble relative to the dollar actually.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Guys we'll never, ever see eye to eye on this one. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidbuff123:
I don't care what anybody says. Yes, Google IS an American company and more importantly.. Nexus is pure Google Flagship device.

While I can understand that google has no control over android across various devices and carriers.. Google has EVERY control over when and how the Nexus devices are released.

The fact that UK has a release date and US doesn't.. reflects VERY poorly on Google.

Let's look at the facts here..

1. Nexus devices are sold a LOT MORE in the US than in UK.

2. Google is an American company

3. Nexus is their Flag ship device.

4. Doesn't matter if the parts are made in S. Korea or elsewhere.. the GNex is primarily an ICS carrier.. not a Samsung flagship (the SGSII was Samsung flagship).

5. Google not being on top of Nexus release in US = EPIC FAIL. Period.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] clearym:
AFAIK, there isn't anything released that says the US won't get the GN at the same time (or earlier) than the rest of the world. Its true that we don't have an official date, and that is extremely annoying, but we DON'T have an official date. Which means it could launch in the US on 11/17 just like the UK...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pnnorth:
I suspect that they rejected your ID because you'd obscured part of it. Might be worth emailing them if you can't call them.

I've ordered mine from Handtec - they will ship internationally.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
If the currencies are tumbling chances are it'll be more expensive relative to the dollar.

I voided my warranty and your nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Eattheirdead:
I preordered the 16GB version from Nigri Electronics, and got $35 off with coupon code: sb35offjkh

I'd post links but I can't... yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wu_wei_lion:
I just ordered from Negiri (sp?) electronics too.

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My license has my US social security number on it. That's the only thing I obscured. Clove specifically states in its policy that it is acceptable to do so as long as the name and address are clearly visible, and both were. I suspect it was because my bank does not participate in 3D security. Ah well. I had heard good things about Clove but if I have to get the phone from somewhere else so be it. Thanks for the replies
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sinbad_NI:
Ok, will let you know what they say for a heads up when it appears in their site, via that twitter deal address most probably.

Realistically I'll likely not be doing anything until after Christmas though, hoping for a price drop.

If its too crazy I'll just go SGS2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killbox:
Anyone knows when it's gonna be released in US? I've bought from that seller.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaminroe:
That's what this thread is about silly. I just sent the seller a message, asking him if he actually has the phones, and also if he has original packaging. On the listing it says that I could receive the phone next week if I ordered today. I will post back with his response if anyone else is interested.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cymru:
Just added two more retailers onto the spreadsheet. We have a new cheapest online price!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chandlerweb:
Anyone had any experience with FlagshipFones?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its because you're wrong lol. But everyones allowed to have an opinion.

I can assure you that Google wants to launch it ASAP in the US. Its the carriers getting in the way. Carriers don't want an unlocked and open Nexus device that they have no control over to be running on their network. If they're subsidizing it, they want to control it.

For this reason, Google will launch the unlocked one when it is ready. If you're on AT&T or T-mobile you can buy it and put your SIM In it. If you're on Verizon or Sprint, you're going to have to wait until they strike a deal with Samsung and Google for subsidies etc.

You guys should be happy that Google isn't just folding to the carriers demands. They want the phone to be untouched and get updates directly from Google. That all goes down the toilet when the carrier gets their custom firmware on it. Google is clearly fighting to make their phones open to updates and its a sticking point between them and the carriers.

The entire reason why its launched quickly and easily in the rest of the world is that Google doesn't have to deal with all of the stupid **** that US carriers put them through. They simply sell it unlocked. You guys are completely blaming the wrong people.

Precisely. Just because we haven't been given a US launch date doesn't mean we're automatically being given it later.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killbox:
Easy tiger. Maybe someone have sniffed up some rumores :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NAZology:
What do we have to do to get an official release date? This is just obnoxious in my opinion. Ultimately they are in control but if I have to read another blog, or tech article from someone guessing the release date I might lose it. I just need something official to calm my nerves.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
I guess it will be soon, before the end of November for sure...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
Dec. 25. And you cant order til next day. Merry xmas. Haha.

I voided my warranty and your nexus.