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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I've decided against waiting to see if a LTE version comes to the states, I think I'll try sell it when I hear word that the LTE/ATT version is coming.

But I do want to wait for a White Note, because even if the US gets it, I would be willing to be that they only bring over over color, the dark blue.

So I'll just keep my iphone 4 as a backup/mp3 player for the gym, and get the White Note ASAP.

Edit:

Oh Snap! They have White ones on ebay right now....but square trade only offers the standard warranty on ebay item's and not the accidental! Dang it! It's going to be hard not having accidental on such a drop prone device! Do you know how many times I have dropped my iPhone 4!!?? A Lot!(and it had done well besides a messed up power button that I bypassed with activator)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] the.mister.d:
Howdy folks?

Just saw tweet from Handtec, that the white Note will be available from 21st November.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
SERIOUSLY!?!?! FINALLY!!! YES!!! Man!!! I've been waiting FOREVER for them to get it in!!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ik911:
Thanks :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Quick amendment to this. It looks like it's shipping the week of the 21st. Their actual quote is:

"We expect stock to land with this mid to end of next week and have enough stock for any new orders placed"

you can find more details here:

http://www.handtec.co.uk/blog/2011/11/samsung-galaxy-note-white-stock-update

I placed my order :)

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Also, just a note that for those in the US, next Thursday is Thanksgiving! Which means no post. So, just think about where you will mostly likely be for delivery.

- GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gus221:
Awesome! I placed my order too! Can't wait! Already sold my SGS ii in anticipation
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I'm about to hit the pre-order button myself. There are White ones for just under $800 on ebay, I but really really want to get the accidental warranty that Square Trade offers, and to do that I need to buy from Handtec.

So my Question:

Our Price: £539.99

£449.99 exc VAT

Wolfram Alpha says £539.99= $844.36 US Dollars

It also says £449.99 is 703.67 US Dollars.

I think I read that exc VAT means international? Since tax is not included? Can someone confirm the US price that they have? If it's $700 bucks I'm good, but if it's $850 I may just go with the ebay one and grit my teeth with a normal non-accidental square trade warranty.

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5864/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked--white-
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] kipue:
Man, I am so impatient. I live in Beijing, where I can get the Note already, but will wait to go visit the in laws in HK for chunjie.

True the prices in HK are a bit more attractive after conversion of Chinese yuan into HKD.

NEED

Have not decided if I ll get white or black. No matter I guess, but annoyingly the white version of anything is often times a little more expensive that the black one on the gray market.

----Boring part for non-HK peop----

Peops in HK, can you tell me if the big stores in Mongkok will still be in business during the chunjie? Last time I was there there was only one shop opened in the huge phones mall in there. Can't remember the name of the place (mandarin is more my thing for now), but I m sure you know which one I m talking about, with a bus stop right in front of the doors. Very accurate, I know, I know... But I can walk to there from anywhere around without knowing street/subway exit/store names, hehe :)

Hopeless me!

----Boring part over--------
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Hey, since you are shipping internationally it is without the VAT. In fact when you go through the order process it shows the price drop if you select United States.

My price was just over $700 as well and I'm shipping to US.

- GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Sadly, by mid-late in the week, handtec must mean REALLY late in the week as it is already 4:45 in the UK on Friday, and no word of the white note they said they were going to have in.

Sources of info:

blog: http://bit.ly/rVPXIf

twitter: http://www.twitter.com/handtec

page: http://bit.ly/vNHA5y

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
Well, I JUST placed my order on Handtec for the White Galaxy Note! I also ordered a HDMI Cable. Then I placed a order on Amazon for a front and back screen protector, then from expasys I ordered a extra battery and external battery charger....dang that was a Fast Grand....I held off on the Samsung 32gb class 10 SD card since I have a 16GB class 4 that will do just fine.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
So, looks like Handtec was incorrect with their dates, just received this message via twitter,

"we are receiving the Blue ones but seems there is a delay on whites will update early next week"

I hate being jerked around. Makes me feel like they announced they were getting them in just to get my money early and get me tied up with them. Then they'll keep stringing us along until the rumored release of the white ones in December.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] MassoltoV:
I'm curious what they'll going to tell us these upcoming days.... i shurely dont appriciate it if it's just a money stunt. I also ordered one
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 5150Joker:
Why did you guys even wait on Handtec all this time? I got mine from a HK dealer through eBay and been using it for a while now. You could have done the same.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
Can't get them via ebay if you want accidental via square trade.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Twohothardware:
Buying from Handtec to get the SquareTrade accidental coverage wouldn't work either because they don't offer coverage for purchases outside of the United States for products that don't carry a 1 year US manufacturers warranty.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I called squaretrade up and gave the rep a link, he confirmed that they would honor a accidental warranty from Hantec. He did state though that it would only cover up to $600, so if you have to get the phone replaced, they would just cut you a check for $600...which is about how much you could sell it for used anyway. I did specifically tell him that the company was in the UK.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 5150Joker:
Pretty sure you can, did you see this?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Twohothardware:
Better call back again and double check that because I spoke with a SquareTrade rep last night specifically about ordering from Handtec in the UK and he went and conferred with his superviser and told me that the phone would have to have a US warranty. Would be great if we could get a solid 100% for sure answer on this.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
You can be covered by a standard square trade warranty on ebay items if they are "squaretrade trusted" but NOT with accidental, accidental is additional coverage on top of the regular stuff.

When you buy a warranty directly from squaretrade it asks if its from ebay or a retailer. If it's from ebay, you enter the item number and it will aprove or decline it. You will be offered a warrenty WITHOUT accidental. If you select retailer, you get accidental for the standard $124 2 year with $600 accidental coverage, and you provide a link to the retailers website.

....calling them again.

on hold for 20 minutes...I'll try again later
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 5150Joker:
Ok I emailed them about accidental but not having it isn't a huge deal. As long as they cover the phone's functionality that's what matters most.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
Thank man. I think if you hear for sure we can't get accidental I will cancel the order and just get one off ebay. I really do hate the guessing game as to when we will get these things in. I sold my 7" tablet(flyer) already and I'm really inching.....
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
I am waiting to see what handtec does at the beginning of this week. They said they'd have an update, so I'll be tweeting them Monday sometime to find out more. I'll keep you posted.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] the.mister.d:
Hello, just got an email from Handtec and they are saying they will have white note in stock in about 8 to 10 days. :-(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I will happily wait 8-10 days, as long as I can get my warranty! Did you ask if even a normal warranty without ahd is available on handyec(non us warranties)? Because even if I can't get ahd I'd still wait for handtec over eBay at this pony since they are currently $100 cheaper
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] the.mister.d:
Here is the response from Handtec Abt warranty:

hanks for your email,

The White Galaxy Note offers a 2 standard warrenty with Samsung for any faults the device may develop. If you was to accidentally damage the phone i.e smash the screen, water damage, any sort of cosmetical damage... We now offer a in-house repair which will come with a 12 month warranty.

Please no that if any fault is to occur you will be required to return the device to us at your own cost, and we will cover the cost of the device to be returned to yourself.

If you need to know further information please dont hessitate to contact us.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by replying to this ticket.

As always, it is our pleasure to assist in any way possible!

Thank you

Handtec Customer Services

www.handtec.co.uk

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Handtec
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] MassoltoV:
This is the latest news:

Update 30/11: Stock still seems to be delayed from Samsung on the white versions of Samsung Note. No dates are currently been given. However the blue version is in stock

I've orderd the black one. seen it in realtime and it's a beauty!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] epicfailguy2:
White note is too girly imo. Also the back cover will likely like on the S2 be plain plastic with worse grip & fingerprint magnet.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ardabey:
from my iphone 3g days, I remember that white back covers don't show fingerprints as much as black. though no glossy plastic back (no matter the color) will be as good as the matte, textured back that the black Note has.

I personally don't like the white bezel around black screen when it comes to white phones and tablets. the deep blacks of amoled significantly blends into the bezel.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
white sgn

So, I've put out a question to handtec on twitter just asking for any updates and also on their blog... haven't heard back yet, but will check when I get up in the morning.

I've noticed a couple vids of the white one popping up on youtube now.

Unboxing (you can get a pretty decent feel for what it looks like):

http://youtu.be/33P3uqlC07w?hd=1

White and then Black (you get a vague idea of what the difference in appearance is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhRsnz7SIQE

The white one does seem to appear bigger, but I do like how the blacks on the black one seem to bleed into the black of the phone.

Lastly, there's now a page on Amazon for the White Samsung Galaxy Note:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-N7000-Smartphone/dp/B0067WEX1M

It's currently unavailable, but it may become another option if handtec can't get it in stock and Amazon or it's sellers are able to.

GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] speedofheat:
I have the white Note. Bought it from a local shop at launch in Muscat, Oman. It looks very good.

Here's a pic:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] myxcon:
Same as others have replied the White Note has a simple plain back cover, no grain. It will be prone to smudges and dirt is easily visible on white phones (I own a white chacha on which the plastic is of a better quality than galaxy phones).
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rdosti:
Screen shot quality of the white looks poor. Looks like not a proper white and will even lose its colour after some usage.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] myxcon:
Apparently the white note is available on stock in several online shops here in Romania (good shops, not questionable ones). Too bad I don't want to get a white one :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Thanks speedofheat! That's a great shot. Could you post any more? That looks great. There has been some talk on here that the white actually has a brighter screen. If you've got any other shots or thoughts, I'd love to hear em as I'm waiting for the white one too!

Thanks!

-GT

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ahhhh myxcon your so lucky!

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Okay, so here's the news from handtec.

"Hi, Sorry the date has been removed we are awaiting further info, Will post as soon as we get it."

So... sadly... it looks like we may be waiting for a while...

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I gave up today. I emailed Handtec and asked them to switch it to a Blue. I feel very sad :-(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Yeah... I'm tempted to give up all together... but I'm gonna wait another couple of days.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Okay, so the one thing I liked better about the black note over the white note is how the black face looks next to the black on the screen. I also don't really care for the way the white face looks next to the edge. I DO like the way that the white looks on the back. I started thinking...

What if I just got a black note, and swapped out the back for one of the white flip backs? That would better protect the screen, would give me the better black on the front, and would give me white all around!

I also looked at my buddy's white i-phone... they kept the black on the front too. Now, I don't like i-phones, steve jobs, apple, etc, but I do think they have good design sense.

Just some thoughts, what do you guys think?

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] speedofheat:
Glad to oblige. Screens below. The pics were taken with a Blackberry Torch 9800 so the quality is quite terrible. Dont go by the look of the white body in these screens as it hasn't taken on a yellowish hue as the pics might suggest. It's still sparkly, pearly white. I have a soft, plastic cover on the back of the phone that wraps around to the front edge all around and a screen protector applied.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I had thought about that too, but it will be a while till white backs are available! Even the White Flip cases are hard to find!

The reason I want White is not only because I like the look, but because it will not show through my pant pocket so much when I am wearing White Scrub's at the hospital. I use my Smartphone/tablets in clinical, I can't have a huge black bulge sticking out of my pants/jacket!(lol)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] speedofheat:
Wouldn't that be an advantage to you, at least if it's in your pants? :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
So, here's what I'm seein:

White SGN = $725.47 (handtec w/shipping)

Total = $725.47

vs

Black SGN = $670.86 (handtec w/shipping)

White Flip (ebay) = $59.99 (ebay w/shipping)

Total = $730.85

So, for $5 more you get the phone with the case!

LINKS:

White SGN:

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5864/samsung-galaxy-note-n7000--16gb--sim-free-unlocked--white-

Black SGN:

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5504/samsung-galaxy-note-n7000--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-

White Flip Case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...638454?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ae3d7f836

Thanks,

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
So, after waiting FAR too long for handtec to get in the white version, I got the black version and ordered the white flip case :D

It actually turned out much better than I had hoped. It actually saved me money (cause I would have bought the white case anyways) and now I've got an all white phone except the bezel around the screen, which I wanted to be black for a better cinematic experience :D

I'm a happy camper!

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 5150Joker:
Can you post a pic? I'd be curious to see how that looks. I got my white flip cover today too but its still in the box. I got a transparent rubber cover on my white note right now that works really well.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
I'll totally post pics for sure! Can't wait for it to arrive. Ordered at 12:27pm PST, so it's been 4.5hrs since I purchased... I don't know how quickly they ship, or how long it will take to get here, but I am interested to see.

I'll probably have the phone several days prior to receiving the white-flip-cover, but when it arrives, I'll post the pics! Possibly video.. :D

- GT

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UPDATE

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Current Timeline:

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Action: Date/Time(PST) Date/Time(UK) Elapsed Time Since Last Action

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Ordered: Dec 7, 12:27pm Dec 7, 8:27pm -

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Info sent

to Fedex: Dec 8, 8:15am Dec 8, 4:15pm 19hrs 48mins

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Picked Up: Dec 8, 4:03pm Dec 9, 12:03am 7hrs 48mins

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Left Fedex: Dec 8, 5:08pm Dec 9, 1:08am 1hr 5mins

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In transit: Dec 8, 9:00pm Dec 9, 4:00am 3hrs 42mins

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In transit: Dec 8, 9:21pm Dec 9, 4:21am 21mins

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Total time: 32hrs 44mins

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We'll have to see how long it takes for it to actually arrive!

- GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I did the same thing! My Note is set to come tomorrow morning! I was going to get the white flip cover, but I think I'm going to opt for a white plastic cover that just covers the back. I have a full protection body shield for it anyway. I only want the white case to stop it from sticking out as a black bulge in my lab jacket at work/clinical.

I also ordered a external battery charger that came with 2 cheaper quality 2600mah batteries and a car adapter. I'm sure they are low quality, but hopefully they will get me by!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Hey Spartan2x, when did you place your order? I guess what I'm looking for is the time it takes from order to delivery.

Thanks!

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
I got a reply the next day and then got the Note 2 days later. They shipped next day FedEx! Then I asked for it, but they are going to refund me the 30 pounds difference.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Alejandrissimo:
I got my white note today from ipmart :D for 700.01 usd

I'm waiting like a child in Xmas
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Astrum:
Looks great. By the way anyone knows if Galaxy Note from Hong Kong or Malaysia is anyhow different from European version (other than different plug and different labels like CE/FCC etc.)? And is the one in Germany the same as in UK? Hardware wise. Or is it all 100% identical?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Alejandrissimo:
Mine comes from malasya, is the N7000 aswell

2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

So i think is the same
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
Thank you for insulting those of us that prefer white
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Alejandrissimo:
hahahahaha yeeah agree

I love white electronics!!!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sirrdeezy:
Where can we order the white r will.we b waiting
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Alejandrissimo:
I bought mine on ipmart.com
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] AhmadAlmousa:
Do you recommend getting one from them ?! How long did take to arrive ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mfractal:
so does anyone with a white note have any kind of screen issues ? I see lots of people complaining but the majority seems to have the black version.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
They have been on ebay for a while now. The $200 premium is not very atractive.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Alejandrissimo:
Yes highly recommended, they send it on monday, now is mexico already, just waiting few hours, maybe tomorrow for it.

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very good point, mine arrives in short, I wil do the screen test asap
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Astrum:
Where to buy White Galaxy Note before New Year?

So what are the White Galaxy Note buying options at the mement?

ipmart now says that it has no stock. Price ~695 USD.

ebay.com.hk has few on sale for almost ~850-900 USD.

handtec.co.uk says that it has no stock. Price ~695 USD.

Shop in Romaina that was mentioned earlier does not ship internationally.

Am I missing some source? As you can see all options have some red tag on them making them irrelevant. Where to buy White Galaxy Note before New Year??

P.S. Prices excluding VAT, where it can be avoided and do NOT include SHIPPING.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mfractal:
yup, for some reason the sellers that were selling it for just above 800 two weeks ago on ebay raised the price by 100 bucks.

any ideas as to why or it's just the basic law of supply and demand at works ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
I recommend getting the black one and getting the white samsung flip case. Seriously, it costs $5 more to go that route, and then you've already got your case!

Plus you get the black front which is better for multi-media/video viewing, and everything else is white. It looks sick! It's what I did. So glad I went this route!

I'll try to post pics later.

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xAnimal5:
That's what I was going to do, but from what I heard, the flipcase falls apart after a couple weeks.

Does anyone know where we can purchase the White Housing Set for the Note?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Astrum:
It's not the same. Just look at the glowing buttons in white one, its gorgeous! :-)

So question remains. Where to buy White Galaxy Note, before New Year 2012??

Please post if someone finds a good place. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Sunil_k:
I got me a White Galaxy Note.. Its beautiful! I compared it with the Black and normally I always pick my gadgets black.. but the White Note was just too stunning to pass up.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] barretp:
Where did you get your white note? Would they ship to the US? Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] JulyDerek:
When I bought my Note yesterday, I had the option of getting either black or white. White looked really classy but I thought it may look dirty after some time.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] deymayor:
The White might be a $100+ premium but if you can sell it for close to that, it might be worth spending money on. Personally, I can't see myself carrying a 5" white device because I can just imagine about 1 million people asking me if it is a mini-iPad 2.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Sunil_k:
Hi Barret! I got the Note from a dealer in Mumbai, India. I asked them and they said they dont ship internationally :( Sorry.

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I thought the same thing too that it would be a dirt magnet. But after 1 week of using the Note without a case (still waiting for it to arrive) its still pristine.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jjimenezjj:
I put a white skin on my Note and its pretty nice! What's really cool about it is that it covers BOTH Samsung logos which make the device look quite clean :cool:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] systemcrasher:
I know two Australian retailers with White Galaxy Note available..

Mobicity and Personal Digital has them and both shops ship outside Australia.

I've dealt with them before few times and they are quite efficient. But I don't think you will get them before Jan 2012.. Maybe during Jan 2012..

I think you will be looking at AUS$800+ for the phone, plus the shipping.