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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
I have discovered that Sprint employees are the least tech savvy people I have ever met.

I went to the Sprint store yesterday (Riverside, CA) and I have to admit, I have never seen people that know less about mobile phones other than my parents. They didn't know what app did what, and didn't even know what my phone was (I have the GSII) which has been out for over a year. Honestly, if your not asking a question about the new iPhone its like their brain turns off.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] The Real Sitek:
I've been told many many times I need to go put an app in at sprint! I've sold people on a few models...when I was at sprint for various reason! When I bought my S2 I explained to the guy why I was buying it, he was mezmorized by how much I knew!

You're right about the iPhone. Sheep will follow the herd...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 00mred00:
I hate the stereotype...but it's there. Not all sprint employees are the same ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
I feel like this is a known assumption. Obviously not every single employee is dumb, but based on my experience that is how this particular location was. Milage will vary, of course. But when you work for Sprint, and do not even know what the GSII is while your the lead retail associate...there's a problem.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Itchiee:
October 25th! Wooooooo

http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-s-samsung-galaxy-note-2-drops-oct-25-299

How much off contract though?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] hirent:
Sprint's Note II arriving in 9 days, for $300!

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2425

Beginning Oct. 25, it can be purchased for $299.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement (excludes taxes and surcharges) for either color option – Marble White or Titanium Gray.

Damn, I was expecting $300, but hoping for less. Will wait & see if BF or the holiday season brings the price down. Hope there are some special deals.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy2:
No one can discount it for 90 days now online sellers can subsidize it like wire fly and others but Samsung is making sure the price is locked for 90 days all carriers just to let u know

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That means 300 for everyone for at least 90 but if u wait you might get luck on day 91
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chunology:
Woohooooooooooo!! Sprint beating all the other carriers to the punch.... I will be picking mine up on launch day!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] finalhit:
isn't that price-fixing (aka illegal?)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chunology:
No.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_fixing
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] spridell:
Yeah I am curious too for OFF contract

what are we thinking $700?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] gtalum:
No. If phone manufacturers were colluding to set prices, that would be price-fixing. A manufacturer is free to set the price for its own devices, though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Glad they announced it today! Would love to get it when I have money, cause I have an idea ;) how about a ROM that all stock apps (maybe even 3rd party apps) support multiview?! When I can get my hands on one, I will work on it. But I know it can be done :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shinkinrui:
Samsung is locking the price at 300 for all carriers? Can I please get a source on that? I only ask because TMobile always has a higher price...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shook187:
Ok im locked and ready to pay full price or a line upgrade. So when will sprint start doing pre orders?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
I'm pretty sure pricing depends on the carrier...hence why Canada has it cheaper because of longer contract terms
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Geronimo.USMC:
Right with you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy2:
The price is a minimum, the carrier can add whatever it wants on top of 300
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chunology:
You, sir, are the man. I'm glad to see you here supporting this device :)

Ran your viperROM on my GS2 and it was buttery smooth. Didn't you mention that you were no longer dev-ing for touchwiz and switching to HTC only?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Well, I may not be able to get it for a while. College has been raping me (Fund wise) this semester. I wasn't a big fan of how Samsung did things "back then" but in a year, they really seemed to turn around (excluding the whole Exynos thing with the CM devs, but that's above what I deal with).

I just like big phones, and I loved my Note 2. I think the s-pen is awesome, 5.5in screen is awesome, and the potential to do some cool stuff with this phone is definitely there. Just might take me a little bit to get there :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bullet2300:
I desperately want this phone, ha. I am not due for an upgrade until July 2013 though since they stopped doing 1-year renewals or whatever. I thought I read you can buy-down your time but can't find any info on that... hopefully I can get them to bump me up or let me pay it down...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Yup, you can buyout your contract. Here is some info...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1655591
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
I'm in the same boat (not being able to upgrade) & don't want to open a new line.. I called sprint and the rep told me I could go the buy back program route and apply that towards the two year contract price of the phone .. I called another rep to see if it was bs, and got the same info from them.. So I hope that's right

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] threestripebrand:
I just got off the phone with CS and they wouldn't bump up my eligibility up to Oct. 25th from Nov. 1st! Well they said they could but it would cost $50.00 lmao.

sent from my future SPH-L900
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Call back, talk to someone else lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bullet2300:
That is good- everything I've seen points to it being right as well. I called the CS line as well as the physical sprint store and they also verified I could pay 225$ (ouch) - 88$ for my Galaxy S 2 to buy out of the 2 year contract (so like 137$) and buy a Note 2 at the $299 price.

I'm going to do it!!

Thanks for the link -viperboy-
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shabbypenguin:
how very exciting :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Shabby and I both want this phone lol would love to team up if it ever happened and you wanted to :) you've very good with Samsung stuff!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] threestripebrand:
Woohoo! A Vibby or Shaboy mod in the works already lol

Edit: now that I think about it penguin viper sounds sick!

sent from my future SPH-L900
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KB112:
Damn, I really want it. But I was supposed to buy wifey her iPhone 5 this month for her Bday. Then get myself the GN2 next month. Argh!

I dunno if I can swing both this month. Maybe she'll wait another month? :) I'll be like "They're all out of stock for like another month baby... Yeah.. I know... It sucks. Sorry honey."
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
LOL, Shabby is more talented than me anyway. I know I could learn alot from him.

"But here are some flowers anyway cause I LOVE you!" :laugh:

Flowers is the key to pulling that off bud lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shabbypenguin:
actually due to doing that whole dad thing my android time has dropped quite a bit. im looking to get the note 2 but realistly will be around march, upgrade plus tax return means i can snag it then. i was hoping for a new nexus to ride on but i stay away from LG.

while i dont mind helping etc, the only people i really ever work with anymore is members of the Official Unloved Devices Hit Squad (OUDHS). its mostly just cuz many devices like the samsung galaxy rush, or the photon q that we get root/recovery and help em on. my own personal device the galaxy nexus i dont do much just cuz it has craploads of **** for it already
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
LOL, love that name. You do provide a great deal of support to the unloved phones, I see it everywhere haha keep up the good work man.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] saberzaid:
Guy where i can view the demo.of this device? Im in new york, when it will be available and in what store
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shabbypenguin:
LG Connect 4G

LG Lucid

LG Viper 4G

LG Optimus M+

Motorola Photon Q

Samsung Indulge 4G

Samsung Prevail

Samsung Admire

Samsung Replenish

Samsung Attain 4G

Samsung Blaze 4G \ _ these two now have Official CM10 now :)

Samsung Exhilerate 4G /

Samsung Galaxy Beam

Samsung Galaxy Rush

Samsung Repp

Virgin Mobile Venture

ZTE Score M

so far.. we plan on hitting a lot more as time goes on. all of these devices have root and/or recovery thanks to the hitsquad.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jefbal99:
There will be no pre-orders for the Sprint Note 2

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/487884
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shook187:
That link doesn't have anything official.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bullet2300:
The sprint employee commented saying no pre-orders. That seems official to me :P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KB112:
Ha Ha. :) Nah, I'll probably wait. I already promised we'd go get it on her Bday, this Friday.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] yourbrotherrex:
Okay, as a current user of an Evo 4gLTE, an SGS2 and SGS3, (plus some tablets), I'm seriously considering dropping all 3 devices and just going with this Note 2 from Sprint. I don't really need 3 lines; just added those as new phones came out, and didn't want to wait for an official upgrade. With the beast that's the exynos processor, the 2GB of Ram, and the screen upgrade, I seriously couldn't think of any more I'd want in a phone; heck, it might even make me consider selling off a tablet or two. (I think I can handle the size difference, especially with a FlyGrip attached.)

I'm wondering whether it's locked in stone that Sprint is going to sell the line as a phone or a tablet, though. I'd only get one if I could have it as a phone, since Sprint's tablet plans are very limited, data-wise.

Does anyone know for sure?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] threestripebrand:
So I guess there's no chance of any kind of case being available at sprint when picking up, or do you think they'll have the official flip cases from Samsung available.

sent from my future SPH-L900
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
It's got a cell radio in it man, its gonna be marketed as a phone.

I'm sure they'll have a few accessories, just not what you're ever looking for haha
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Geronimo.USMC:
What I did was ordered a cheap $2 S-Line TPU case from Ebay temporarily. It actually is nice, so I might not need another case, but at least I have one on hand. I really like the genuine Samsung leather pouches as well. I might get one of those down the line. If your really getting this phone, I would just order the genuine Samsung flip case off ebay, or amazon ahead of time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shook187:
As soon as we get our Sprint Note 2 forum, I will start a thread and show you guys how to get a phone at a upgrade or new line cost, without a ETF. Its kind-of tricking Sprints system and its been working for me for over 3 years and 5 phones later.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] twospirits:
I wonder if there will be a section for the Sprint versione. I would like to see one, but with so many carriers getting the device, I am left to wonder if so many forums will be created. Either way, I look forward to your thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sky1193:
I am so super stoked for this phone can't wait to get it! Price is a little high but you get what you pay for these days. Will def be picking this up once it releases.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 00mred00:
I don't see why there wouldn't be. We had a handful of accessories at launch for the s3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] A_Flying_Fox:
Inb4thatsnotright fairies come flying through

Why not? Gs3 has different forums for the different versions..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jed Dignazio:
Hmmm Asurion

Hopefully Assurion doesn't raise the deductible, or Sprint raise the T.E.P with this device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] threestripebrand:
I read in a thread in this gn2 forum that they already have raised the deductible to 200, or something of that nature.

sent from my future SPH-L900
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bullet2300:
My wife has a GS3 and her TEP was raised to 11 per month. I believe she has $150-200 deductible.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jefbal99:
Starting with the new wave of devices this past spring, all Sprint TEPs and deductible's went up.

http://insidesprintnow.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-sprint-tep-tiers-and-deductibles.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jed Dignazio:
Alternatives??

Anybody have coverage from insurance providers other than Assurion, maybe with a smaller deductible they would recommend??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Milkman00:
Problem is none of them seem to cover loss except carrier company.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cincyelite22:
Just get something with no deductible and if you think you are about to lose it just smash it and get a new one before you lose it. Then repeat :) lol jk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jed Dignazio:
Google: Oct. 29 in NYC, the playground is open

I am soo ready to jump on the Note 2, now im wondering what this event will be?

The Nexus 4?

I am curious to see what this is though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bullet2300:
Nexus never has and probably never will be a hardware beast. It's always a decent phone, but outclassed (performance-wise) immediately :p Just saying... I am a little nervous getting Note2 but nothing even hints at a better phone for us in the US for 6+ months that I can see and by then I'm halfway through another year of my contract sooo hmm.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
If Google is hosting it, it is likely a Nexus event combined with a software announcement.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] uluaz:
hmmm so do i buy my note 2 on the 25th, or wait and see what the deal is on the 29th?! decisions!! arghhh! someone help me out, im so bad at this. been putting off my sprint upgrade for 2+ months now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] donniegood:
Mine has been waiting since June ... And I have the same problem right now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Upgrade to Note 2, see what is announced, return Note 2 if you want. You have 14 days from Sprint, 30 through Best Buy :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] donniegood:
That is my most probable option
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shook187:
Hey Viperboy, any word on Best Buy taking preorders? My best buy is clueless
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
called 2 sprint reps today and they said the buy back program is only for people who have upgrades, so I guess the original info given to me was wrong .. And I don't have an upgrade until next year... I had my hopes set on the note 2 *sighs :(:o

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chunology:
+1 to viperboy. You can always return the note 2 within 14 days.

Think about it, the note2 has some pretty innovative features. Even if the new nexuses (nexii?) are announced on the 29th, I'm willing to bet they will be the standard phones with no extra bells/whistles/innovative features. Unless they announce something revolutionary you'll still be safe with your purchase.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bullet2300:
It's a timed deal, meaning it depends on how long you've been on your current contract. They also claim that the price is different for different people but that seems jacked up. I am due for an upgrade in July and was eligible.

They said you are essentially cancelling your contract early (paying the fees for that), selling back your current phone and starting a new contract.

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For returning the phone with 14 days... what happens if you did the buy-back program and don't have a phone? lol I guess buy one at off contract price so you have something?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
Yeah they told me that as well & that I'm not eligible for that since I'm only 10 months into two years.. He said I could open another line & get the note 2 for the 2 year contract price.. I'm like ehh I have no use for two phones plus that would cost more on my bill

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bullet2300:
Ahh yeah. Its possible next month you'd be eligible.. check each month :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
I (thankfully) no longer work for Best Buy. So I really don't know lol and it's not on the BBY website either

I called them and asked when the next line on our account was up for upgrade. One of them is already, but I don't wanna take that upgrade. They said that my contract was up in July, but eligible to upgrade in April. Currently, it's an $80 buyout for the contract. They said I could do an "Upgrade Now" where I pay $100 AND trade in my LTE (worth $132). So basically, I would pay 299 + 100 - 132 = 268 + tax. I told them hell no lol

They sent me to Account Services and I talked to some nice woman who said she would charge me the $80 to upgrade but give me an $80 credit AND I keep my LTE, so I could sell it if I want or trade it in @ Sprint for 299 - 132 = 168 for the Note 2. Helps to be with them 10+ years with 5 lines lol

Now I just have to come up with $300, cause I'm not going to trade in my LTE, just in case I don't like the Note 2 - then I would have no phone lol well, I'd have to go back to my E3D lol

Yeah, if you trade it in and want to return your phone, you're out of luck. Which is really stupid. However, Best Buy will give you a gift cert for your old phone. So if you decide to keep the phone, trade in your phone, get the gift card, and apply it to your phone purchase (if you bought your phone from Best Buy).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
and what was her name? :)

I've thought about a strategy for a buyout to get a better price on a note 2, but not sure if it's worth it. My 2 years are up next june, but I am eligible for an upgrade now. Thankfully, I've been saving my pennies.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] VeNuMuS:
So this means im going to be alone on the forums? No fellow VeNuMites to share experiences with? That sucks:crying:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
You won't find her nor be able to get to her, so her name is irrelevant :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
i know, j/k...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
I... Well my mom (yes her because she escalates stuff very quick and gets her way all the time lol!) got this lady rep to note on my account for an early upgrade..so I'm back in the game :D

*highfives*

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] VeNuMuS:
Moms always come through some how. Hell yeah!!!:highfive:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
Called sprint and asked them how much my ETF would be, $80. He then offered me $100 off my next months bill if I re-upped for 2 years to help offset the cost of a note 2. So I guess I got them down to 199.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chulo12:
Deductable is $200. Still $11 a month
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KCRickSS:
I can't wait for this beast to arrive. I am hoping I can get a kickstand Bodyglove case for it soon too. It is very functional and not too thick on my S2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 00mred00:
Yup. $649 off contract price if not already posted/confirmed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] someone0:
anyone know how much discount or price you pay for GN2 on 2yrs contract w/ SERO premium plan?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
sero is just a discounted plan, you don't get discounts on the hardware right? Probably the same as everyone else, $299.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy2:
Please provide a source
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] BigRitz:
I am so confused I work for sprint and am pretty up on game as I am an Android feind and I cant find anywhere that says its doing preorder!? anybody have any real info on a pre order?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkPhoenix:
From what I've read here on the forums they aren't doing preorders.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neudof:
Sprind did not preorder the iPhone 5 either
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shook187:
Yeah they did.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neudof:
My buddie works for sprint so Let me correct myself. You could not go to his store and preorder. You may have been able to do so online and get it shipped to you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuhsi:
No sprint in store pre orders. Stores got a limited number of phones today to start selling tomorrow
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] donniegood:
My local has FOUR
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] iwin2000:
Where to order Sprint Galaxy Note 2 from internet?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Uhh, sprint.com?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] CaptainMorgan:
I thought it referred to EVDOrevA. that so called increase in 3G :rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
Cannot wait for thus behemoth device. I was struggling with a GSIII or Note 2 for my upgrade on Dec. 1st, and thank you Sprint...I will be staying to get a Gnote2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidModder:
This makes me so happy!! like no one knows how happy I am reading this ahha
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] He123321:
The OP has made my day, gracias...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wbchristmas:
Subscribed!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] z31k:
Take my money !!! :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wbchristmas:
Lol.. I'm still broke from blowing my money on two Evos and a 3vo!

I'm going to check into selling my plasma and other fluids just to buy this bad boy..

:eek:

¡dErP!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] meccadon123:
do want...2 of them..will sell 1 of my sprint GS3's..inbox me
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ranchosteve:
Any chance of it being a world phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
If you mean supporting GSM... Specs say no.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
It is distinct possibility. This RDF us for a Sprint phone so it naturally wouldn't support GSM. Samsung us primarily a global business ask my assumption is that we we'll see a world phone eventually.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Evan702:
Well there are some Sprint world phones which have support for CDMA and GSM such as the Photon and Photon Q for example.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mook1e:
Thanks for your input.

I wouldn't say naturally, because some Sprint phones ARE world phones which support GSM.

Everyone knows there will be a worldphone note. That's essentially what the GSM models are.

I believe the original question is asking if the Sprint CDMA model will have GSM worldphone capabilities on top of the CDMA bands similar to the the Verizon GSIII and Sprint Photon.

I would like to know this as well. The Verizon GSIII was very tempting with its worldphone capabilities.

I have Sprint, but I travel extensively to Europe and Africa. I would love to keep Sprint and still be able to use this phone overseas.

If I'm off the mark, sorry, I just thought I could provide some clarity regarding the question.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
If Sprint does get the Note 2, what feature are you most looking forward to?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] daniel4653:
And the blackberries :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jefbal99:
It's the 3g connection EVDO rev A

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4g Touch using Forum Runner
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sparhawk6:
Uh, the screen size. :laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] The Real Sitek:
The phone call feature!!! :laughing:

Swyped From My Milk White Touchable Epic With Screen In Landscape Using Pink Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] hirent:
Screen size (obviously) & µSD card slot.

Would want a dedicated Camera button and global SIM support (akin to my Photon), but with the 5.5" & Quad Exynos, I am willing to compromise on those.