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[Nexus S General] nxt:
Is my math right? Am I only going to save $150 if I go no contract?

2 yr contract 1500mins/unl txt&web: $80/month X 24 months + $199 phone = $2119

the 500min/1500 min plans for socal is same price.

2 years of even more no contract: $60/month X 24 months + $529 phone = $1969

using your plan.

$150 difference only? Might as well buy it full price then, don't have to find best buy with tmobile service.
[Nexus S General] pik.:
hello there!!!!!

is anyone comming to EU from the states?:D

I can pay 650$ for a Nexus sealed...

uff I want it so badly...:mad:
[Nexus S General] kabumm:
Yeah, thank BestBuy for not delivering to freight forwarders on that. :mad:

I'm not quite sure that i can wait until feb2011 to get it...
[Nexus S General] varungandhi:
I called Best Buy in my area and a rep confirmed that i will be able to get my Nexus S there on the 16th. She also mentioned a seprate Kiosk / Counter for Nexus S activations.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Yes, same..ish one best buy says they will get them the others still dont know..ahahhahahaha why Google why. you should have just released online
[Nexus S General] Tulips:
use ebay, i payed $600 :eek:
[Nexus S General] Capt-CDD:
No Thanks! I don't want to go to the big box stores (or is that whores?) for my phones. I will just continue to order my upgrades through my provider or buy it on the web.

The only reason I use to have for going to Best Buy was product info. and support. The last few times I have gone there the sales people have been totally clueless about the product. And yes that includes the so called "geek squad". You stand in line or wait to talk to someone and then they try to BS through answering your questions and sell you something you don't want or need. I'll PASS!
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
dont see how that is a reply to the quoted text but thanks for showing your dislike for BestBuy,
[Nexus S General] TheBiles:
I'm kind of worried since I won't be getting it until the 20th.

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Sent from my HTC Supersonic.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
This is so frustrating, I am not being told by the same store that said yes, that it is now no
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Yea, all i get from stores in the Inland Empire (ie) California is that they will NOT be carrying them Unsure as to who i should believe
[Nexus S General] nxt:
I'm sure we'll get better information Tuesday/Wednesday as actual stock will be coming to the store. I'll make my decision then if I'll have to drive to San Diego or not :P
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
If you truly plan on going down to SD early for when they open you should do a carpool.

But they see the "T-Mobile Nexus S" in there fancy product system but it shows 0 in warehouse and 0 coming to the store as of 12:00.
[Nexus S General] TheBiles:
Why don't you just call the dedicated Best Buy Nexus help line?
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Because I have called for the past 3 days and know everyone there by name, and they tell me different information every call i make , but i keep trying, im actually on the phone with them right now

Im about to give up
[Nexus S General] nxt:
I just left the San Bernardino Best Buy, the guy I spoke to is sure they will get the Nexus S for sale full price. They don't sell T-Mobile service so can't "upgrade" or sign up for the $199.

He will know either Tuesday or Wednesday how many he will get.

I just got an offer for $375 on my Nexus One, so I'll probably get it full price and go across the street to the T-Mobile store and get the Even More Plus no contract service.

Sent from my Nexus One
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Ya, I just called them and they said they are for sure going to get it, Im debating, do i either go to the Best Buy 2 minutes away from me who dont know **** about it, or do i drive out to San Bernardino from Corona?

choices choices choices
[Nexus S General] tenbeau:
Just got of of phone after talking to 3 Best Buy stores and Bestbuy Mobile Customer hotline for Nexus S. What a cluster f--k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One store says that only T Mobile Affiliated stores will bcarry it and you cannot buy it off contract. The next store says they will carrying it and are not aligned with T mobile and you can buy off contract. The third says it is a Best But Mobile store and they will have them but you cannot buy off contract. The Best Buy Mobile hotline says only stores that have T mobile affiliation will have them and not sure if you can buy off contract. The Best Buy FAQ on the internet stated as of yesterday evening that ALL Best Buy stores will have it in stock for purchase on or off contract. Called Best Buy Mobile Customer Service and they said that was not true and than after questioning them they back tracked and said they were not sure. UNBELIEVABLE. Google has managed to do it again. Aligning themselves with pure chaos. Ready to just say the heck with and keep what I have.:mad:
[Nexus S General] harajuka:
Well that sucks, if you can't upgrade... Can anyone else confirm this?
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
I know exactly what you mean i have been calling stores and the hotline for the past 3 days and the information has changed every time...but i think im just going to wake up butt fu*k early drive to san Bernardino and get one from that store...but i will continue calling the stores near me and hopefully the story changes
[Nexus S General] tenbeau:
This is Sunday evening and after calling all 4 Best Buy stores and I Best Buy Mobile kiosk and also Best Buy Customer hotline for the Nexus s this is the following results: All deny they are going to have the device in stock ( but can order onlline) except for the kiosk store which stated no off contract sales. The customer hotline faq stated after a long conversation that only stores to have any inventory are the stores which are T Mobile affiliates. Which are far and few between. That is of 7:00 pm EST on Sunday 12/12/10. Goggle really stepped on their ying yang this time by getting in bed with a discount retailer that does not have a clue. :mad:
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Best bet, keep calling the stores. and then just show up when they open..

I will be going to San Bernardino CA because they are the only store i have talked to and have been told they WILL be getting it, but who knows that may change, no one seems to know what the hell is going on
[Nexus S General] demo23019:
The phone is not a T-Mobile phone its unlocked it doesn't matter if the store has T-Mobile or not don't listen to these fools they have no clue. If you want to do the 199 deal then yea you might have to go to one that does tmobile
[Nexus S General] nxt:
Maybe you should read what people are asking.

To buy the phone at $199 you need to get it with T-Mobile service AT A BEST BUY STORE, AND NOT ALL BEST BUYS SELL T-MOBILE SERVICE. So at those stores that don't, they will have it for the full price of $529. Not everyone wants to do that.
[Nexus S General] demo23019:
Oops sorry bout that.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
You going to the store at 888 Harriman Place?
[Nexus S General] nxt:
Yes.

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[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
I called my bestbuy and they said ey won't be getting it but I can buy and they will ship to my house :) fine with me.

Ill also call my other bestbuy mobile to see if they know anything.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Maybe I shall see you there, Ill be there for when they open, but prolly be there before then just waiting, not like i have anything better to do that day. and i NEED a phone, poor nexi will be gone on Wednesday......

Hopefully if anything its just You and I

Some best buys just dont know, some know more than others, they say they wont be getting any because when they look in their system it shows a quantity of 0 in their warehouse and 0 shipping
[Nexus S General] demo23019:
http://www.tmonews.com/2010/12/best-buy-posts-nexus-s-frequently-asked-questions/
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
the FAQ page at http://www.bestbuymobile.com/article/google-nexus-s-faqs is regarded as wrong by the call center folks and the people in store.
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
Thanks for the info. Now I can go right after school instead of going out of my way to my other Bestbuy :D
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Supplies may be limited but chances are there arent more than 5 people going out and looking for a NS at your best buy :)
[Nexus S General] nxt:
Yeah, I'll be there before opening also. I sold my Nexus One today and shipping it off Monday, so I'll be without an Android till the Thrusday, so I NEED to get one.

I'll send you a PM Wed. night, maybe we can talk at Best Buy LOL.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Alright, chances are Ill be the only person there at 7AM :)
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
yea, I don't think people in my area know about it so I should be fine. After all in the last year Ive only seen one ONE person with the nexus one.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Ya, same, I really hope the NS doesnt turn into a phone i see everywhere i go, i quite like having something unique
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
Me to, also do you know how insurance will work?
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Tmobile will not be offering an insurance plan on the device, but you may be able to pay for best buys black tie insurance
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
do you know how much that would cost?
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
i believe phones $350 and up it is 10 dollars a month
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
thanks again :) looking forward to Thursday
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Hopefully everything goes as planned for everyone :)

Does Best Buy split a payment , for example i have $350 in cash and then pay the rest using my card? do they do that, never really tried
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
Yes sir they do.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Gracias, +10 characters
[Nexus S General] jroid:
I am hoping some bestbuy around me can sell me the phone on my emp+ credit line. it's the only hope of buying right now :/ my hope is fading though, I don't think that'll happen.
[Nexus S General] nxt:
Make sure you sign up or use your Best Buy Rewards Zone too.

For full price $529, in 30 days, you'll get $10 coupon ($5 for every 250 points, 1 point=$1.00)
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
I have a card, but i never use it, maybe this is a good time to start :)
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
I. Forgot my cousin works at BestBuy called her up and told her to hold me one :D AWESOME!!
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Nice +10 characters
[Nexus S General] nxt:
I have a friend that works at Best Buy in Moreno Valley, he's really lazy though, he'd forget if I ask him.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
I think it would be nice to call someone and be like hey hold me one, but something ALWAYS goes wrong in a situation like that. its one of those things best not chanced. Well if someone isnt going to be able to hit up a best buy when they open then it be a good idea well as for you and i we wouldnt have to worry :)
[Nexus S General] tenbeau:
I keep getting the response from all of the Best Buy stores that I call that they will not have ANY devices in stock to sell off contract or on contract if they are not a T mobile affiliate. Called Best Buy Customer hotline for Nexus S and the same sad result. The only Best Buy Mobile in my area has stated that they will only have phones on hand for upgrade no off contract sales. I want to buy off coessntract. The official statement on line under FAQ for Nexus S states that all stores will have inventory and will sell on contract or off contract. What a mess. I dont want to wait until Wednesday night or Thursday morning to find out that they will or will not have inventory in my area or if they will even sell off contract. I teach classes on Thursday mornings and will have to reschedule or cancel some in order to pick up the phone. The Besy Buy closest to me stated last night that if in fact they do get any inventory that it will be a very limited amount unless the store is a T Mobile Affiliate. I asked what would be a very small amount and he said 1 or 2 and doubts that it would be any different at any of the other stores. He than said the has had quite a few calls about this and would bet that if they have stock they will be out within half an hour or less. Oh Goggle you have done it again!!!!!!!!!!!What were you thinking??? Going with a retailer that has very few connections with T Mobile and T Mobile is the only carrier that works (AT&T works on Edge only). Another Goggle experience:mad: They are cutting edge with OS etc but just do not have a clue when it comes to actually merchandising the phone. This also really consolidates my decision to avoid Best Buy unless absolutely necessary ( which sadly this seems to be the case with this phone) Slowly starting to really reconsider my decision to purchase the Nexus S. I have a Vibrant and a Nexus One so perhaps I should just tell the person buying my Nexus One that I decided not to sell it. It appears that this new Nexus is really just the Vibrant or Galaxy S. I really must seriously observe my thinking as with all the chaos and so little difference in phones (from the Vibrant) I certainly am not seeing this whole thing clearly.LOL Cell phone addiction?????? Wow never looked at it that way..LOL LOL LOL
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
That was too much text for me to read in one block so i think i just got the idea of what you are saying.

Yes the stores that dont sell tmobile think they wont be getting it, but that isnt true, the call center people dont know anything neither do the people in store. but dont worry about it just show up at 8AM and pick up a phone :)

None of the stores are showing any incoming inventory
[Nexus S General] ap3604:
Trust me brotha' I had that same sort of tunnel vision with the Nexus One :p

Check into a rehab clinic and you'll be fine ;)
[Nexus S General] harajuka:
I spoke to my Bestbuy store near me today and it's one of the stores that does not carry t-mobile regularly. So was told that they will have the Nexus S but it will only be sold unlocked $529.. if you want to upgrade or sign up new plan you will have to order it in store and it will be delivered to you...

Anyone here have experience with bestbuy and their order/shipping.. wondering if I would get it on friday if it was ordered thu in store or online, I don't want to have to wait till monday to get my phone...
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
3-5 days for shipping doesnt include weekends....you can get it friday possibly if you splurge for next day shipping

Where was that BB located?
[Nexus S General] harajuka:
Im in Florida and doesn't look like any of the stores in Fl carry t-mobile
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Most BB dont carry T-Mo. I live in the Inland Empire in CA and the nearest BB with Tmo is 2 hours away in San Diego.
[Nexus S General] harajuka:
I just checked with Bestbuy regular customer service.. Since BB near my can't do a tmobile upgrade looks like I might have to order it online and have it shipped.. I called to find out about shipping and was told even with Express shipping their fastest service you are not guaranteed to get it on friday, since they require a full day for processing before it leaves their warehouse.. So if this is the case, anyone who orders it online won't have their phone till probably monday.. which SUCKS!
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
ohh okay i see now, you are doing an upgrade and not buying the "unlocked" version
[Nexus S General] harajuka:
Is there a way of checking which stores carry T-mo without having to call every BB near me?
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
You should be able to just call your nearest best buy and ask them, but realistically it doesnt look to good. Best Buys with T-mo are few and far between.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Maybe this will give us an idea as to the amount we are expecting to see on launch day
[Nexus S General] jroid:
I was able to find out the bestbuy inside the florida mall indeed carries and sells T-Mobile phones and plans. I also found out through the nexus S support line that if the bestbuy store sells T-Mobile, that they should be able to sell a Nexus with an em+ plan allowing me to put it on my account credit. (Which is what I want) I'll be buying my nexus S at that location

Sent from my Android phone.
[Nexus S General] Lootes:
The way I checked, and discovered that none of the Best Buys in Los Angeles carry T-Mobile, is go to their website. Follow the links for mobile phones and then select any t-mobile handset. Click the link for in store pickup. If any locations show available, there you go. In my case, all were unavailable.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
closest BB store to the IE with Tmobile is in San Diego
[Nexus S General] Lootes:
I am going to try and stop in my local Best Buy this afternoon to see if I can find out any details about Thursday. Given what many have said already, I am not expecting to get anything out of it.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Save your time, just call and keep buggin em about it
[Nexus S General] harajuka:
Found this on BestBuy's Mobile Facebook profile...

"Every store will have unlocked Nexus S phones available for same-day take-home purchase. At stores that do not regularly carry T-Mobile devices, customers purchasing phones activated on T-Mobile with a contract will be required to place an order in store and have the Nexus S delivered to their homes. A list of stores that normally carry T-Mobile devices will be available shortly."

http://www.facebook.com/BestBuyMobile
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Nice find, if only people in store new this *angry bird face*
[Nexus S General] Lootes:
I just stopped in the Best Buy in Sherman Oaks, CA. They sales person said they will not carry the phone as it is for T-Mobile and they do not carry T-Mobile. Uninformed as usual. However, he did let me know that the Glendale store carries T-Mobile. Looks like I will head there Thursday morning.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
I really dont know who to believe anymore, but to be safe Ill be going to make a 45 minute drive to San Bernardino to that store, they seem to be informed
[Nexus S General] Lootes:
I just called the Glendale store, he said they carry T-Mobile and they will have plenty of NSs on hand on Thursday.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Thats good to know that they will have "plenty on hand" gives hope for the other stores to get a descent amount..
[Nexus S General] nxt:
You're deep in Corona that it's 45 minutes? Might want to drive out earlier to miss the traffic... or is that with traffic?
[Nexus S General] nxt:
Best Buy on Facebook just posted this 1 minute ago:

http://www.facebook.com/BestBuyMobile/posts/138798686175102
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Not really deep in Corona but it is the 91, i know i will be leaving my house ridiculously early, i figure if there is no traffic great ill have time to go grab some breakfast, if there is traffic great ill still be there early :)

and even more comfort :)
[Nexus S General] nxt:
Yeah I just posted that too, guess you can go to your Best Buy still?
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Ya i suppose I could, but honestly ill figure out what im gonna do the day before.
[Nexus S General] nxt:
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[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
is that good or bad? lol
[Nexus S General] nxt:
Stupid 10 character minimum on a quote edit? lol. either way, 210 stores carry t-mobile service? That seems like a lie :P
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Ya, it does, but either way EVERYONE who wants a phone will get a phone, but best not chance it :)

The Call Center finally has there info right saying ALL Best Buy Mobiles ;)

Pieces finally falling into place ;)
[Nexus S General] TheBiles:
Apparently none of the stores in Atlanta or around my hometown carry T-Moble. The closest is some BB in a tiny town in NC that I've never heard of. God damn it.
[Nexus S General] Darrien13:
I'm so confused :\ you know how all bestbuy's are suppost to be reciveing this phone well I called my cousin(she works at bestbuy) and asked were they getting the Nexus S Thursday. She replied with no but they will be able to get me one sent to my house or go to the bestbuy mobile in the mall. so now I'm stuck wondering are bestbuy's misinforming their employes? My key question is will EVERY bestbuy be reciving the Nexus s?
[Nexus S General] harajuka:
more details on thu launch.. http://www.bby.com/2010/12/13/state...l-best-buy-and-best-buy-mobile-stores-dec-16/
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
If google/samsung wanted to do it right release the Tmobile version in Tmobile stores and "unlocked" in Best Buy

Fair Enough?
[Nexus S General] nxt:
From what Best Buy is posting on Facebook, the answer is YES ALL Best Buys will get the Nexus S. You will be able to buy it for $529. Or THEY can order it for you in the store and have it shipped to you on a T-Mobile contract for $199.

And IF the Best Buy store SELLS T-Mobile SERVICE, you will be able to get on IN STORE WITH T-Mobile Service for $199.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
This is the deal ^^^
[Nexus S General] TheBiles:
I just called my local BB, and they said that when they get them in stock I should be able to get it with T-Mobile service even though they normally sell T-Mobile phones online. AFAIK, they do carry pre-paid T-Mo phones in store, but they don't usually keep the normal ones in-stock, so I'll see what happens. She told me to give them a call back Wednesday night to confirm that they have them in stock.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
When they check there system the stores show 0 in warehouse 0 inventory and 0 on the way
[Nexus S General] TheBiles:
That's why they said to call back Wednesday night. They should have gotten a shipment then if the release is Thursday.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
But if BBM is posting on facebook just assume they'll have it
[Nexus S General] nxt:
harajuka posted this on the last page from Best Buy's Blog:

http://www.bby.com/2010/12/13/state...l-best-buy-and-best-buy-mobile-stores-dec-16/

13 December 2010 by jeff.haydock@bestbuy.com

Statement: Nexus S Lands in All Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile Stores Dec. 16

In addition to the in-store launch, online sales – via BestBuy.com – begin at 8 a.m. Eastern time.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 13, 2010 – All Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile specialty stores launch Nexus S in-stores and online at BestBuy.com on Thursday, Dec. 16. Nexus S, from Google and Samsung, is the world’s first smart phone with Android 2.3, Gingerbread.

Here are some important details for the launch of Nexus S:

Timing: Online sales of Nexus S begin at 8 a.m. Eastern time to coincide with the opening of Best Buy stores on the East Coast. As a reminder, all Best Buy stores have adjusted their holiday hours to open at 8 a.m.

Availability: Nexus S is available in all Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile specialty stores. Exact inventory will vary by store. Nexus S will be sold out on a first-come, first-serve basis with a limit of 2 per phones customer.

Demo phones: All Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores will have a Nexus S demo phone on-hand so customers can see and experience the phone.

Pricing: The Nexus S is an unlocked phone and can be purchased without contract for $529. The Nexus S can also be purchased for $199 with a TMobile two-year service agreement and qualifying voice and data plan. Nexus S can also be purchased for $249.99 for add-a-line activations.

As with all smart phones it sells, Best Buy Mobile will have a full assortment of accessories for Nexus S and offers an array of services aimed at improving the mobile phone buying experience, including:

Upgrade Checker:A quick and easy service that gives customers the ability to see when they are eligible for their next phone upgrade. When the upgrade time is nearing, customers receive a complimentary reminder call, e-mail or text message.

Walk Out Working™: Free in-store smart phone setup by a Best Buy Mobile Phone Specialist who will sync personal email accounts, set up Bluetooth headsets, transfer contacts and activate other services to allow the customer to leave the store with a fully functional new smart phone.

For more information on Best Buy Mobile and Nexus S, please see www.BestBuy.com/Mobile, www.BestBuyMobile.com, or call our dedicated Nexus S Help Line at 1-866-813-2021.