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[Xoom General] detwetter:
From amazon:

"Pre-order Price Guarantee

Amazon.com's price for not-yet-released items sometimes changes between the time the item is listed for sale and the time it is released and shipped. Whenever you pre-order a book, CD, video, DVD, software, or video game, the price we charge when we ship it to you will be the lowest price offered by Amazon.com between the time you placed your order and the end of the day of the release date. A pre-order price guarantee message will appear on your Order Summary during the checkout process. If you use 1-Click ordering, pre-order price protection will be automatically applied. The order summary in Your Account will reflect the lowest price within 24 hours of the price change.

Terms and Conditions:

Pre-order Price Guarantee applies only to items sold by Amazon.com, and not to items (or prices) offered by other sellers on our site. Does not apply to any products purchased at Amazon.com's other sites, including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.co.jp, Amazon.ca, or any other web site operated by Amazon.com or its affiliates.

Pre-order Price Guarantee applies only to not-yet-released books, CDs, videos, DVDs, software, and video games sold by Amazon.com. It does not apply to other product lines or to items that have already been released.

Pre-order Price Guarantee applies only to qualifying items displaying the offer message on their product detail pages. Items that do not display the offer message do not qualify, regardless of the nature of the items.

If your order enters the shipping process before the release date and the price is lowered before the end of the day of the release date, we will automatically refund your credit card for the difference between the price you were charged and the release-date price. If you did not use a credit card to pay for your order, please contact Customer Service."

:confused:

Doesn't look like that preorder price guarantee applies to electronics of any kind.

I can't say for sure as I haven't preordered an electronics item from them before. I typically preorder music/movies.

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[Xoom General] :
i've seen amazon give refunds when the prices on the logitech g930 to someone when the price dropped about a week after he bought his.
[Xoom General] fox318:
The least that could have done was use a larger pin. One of my fears about getting a Xoom is I fear that I will snap the charger.
[Xoom General] vincentm:
I just chatted with a customer service rep at Amazon. Those who pre-ordered at $599 will be billed $589.99 when the order is shipped.
[Xoom General] futuregerald:
I contacted Amazon and they changed the price on my existing pre-order to match the lower 589 price tag for me on the spot, other people have done this also. My understanding is that even if you don't contact Amazon they should charge you the lower price at the time that the device is shipping when the charge actually goes through.
[Xoom General] detwetter:
Well, that is fantastic news for those of us who ordered on amazon.

BTW looks like the price has gone back up on the xoom page.
[Xoom General] smilepak:
And after they ship all the pre order,they will drop price again ahahah...

I think the whole price thing is controlled by Motorola. So I doubt Amazon has much flexibility to change the price. Costco/Sams being wholesaler and membership based, they can only do so much too.
[Xoom General] martonikaj:
Amazon can charge anything they want. The reason why the price is "see price in cart" is because they're not allowed to advertise for less than Motorola charges on its online store. They've clearly chosen to sell for $589 instead of $599.
[Xoom General] smilepak:
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From Staples

From best Buy

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[Xoom General] Kcarpenter:
Just got my shipping confirmation from staples with a deliver date of the 28th!!!
[Xoom General] Elementix:
Amazon delivery estimate for the 29th :-(

it'll be my birthday, but damn...
[Xoom General] vincentm:
I just received that email too. I also just looked at the email I received when I ordered my Boxee Box from Amazon. It had an ETA of Nov 13; however, when it actually shipped on the 9th, I received it the following day. There's still hope that we can get it a few days sooner.
[Xoom General] Elementix:
Glad to hear that :)
[Xoom General] j2eubank:
when did you guys order and what shipping method? I haven't got an email yet.
[Xoom General] Elementix:
I ordered on the 16th and got 1 day shipping. What about you?
[Xoom General] vincentm:
originally had free two-day shipping via Prime, but then switched it to one-day after placing my order. I also ordered on the 16th.
[Xoom General] j2eubank:
19th with next day. still no email...
[Xoom General] musashiken:
Just got my email from Amazon too. Preordered like last week. But I changed my shipping to one day shipping just yesterday. Still 29th Mar for me..
[Xoom General] smilepak:
Why don't you just walk out to bestbuy or costco on Sunday and pick one up. Spend the $50 bucks in tax to save you some grief...heeheh
[Xoom General] musashiken:
I would really love to, but I'm not American and I'm living right on the other side of the Earth. My Xoom will brave the seven seas before reaching me.
[Xoom General] Sistum Id:
I pre-ordered my Xoom few minutes ago from Amazon with prime overnight shipping. Still says estimated delivery is 29th March. I'm off work Monday and Tuesday. I feel like Monday will be a long hard day to make it though.

Amazon has been known to ship 1 day prior to it's estimated delivery time in the past.
[Xoom General] j2eubank:
amazon just sent my email. 29th for me too.
[Xoom General] ryoung07:
Staples delivery just updated to delivery on the 28th via UPS
[Xoom General] SS2006:
anyone know when BH will ship
[Xoom General] dadoc04:
preordered on the 17th with next day shipping... got my 3/29 email as well.
[Xoom General] jlcutler:
WiFi only models in stock here

I noticed at my local BestBuy that they have the WiFi only models in stock.

See Pic ( color of box is different etc...)
[Xoom General] smilepak:
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It should be on the shelves on Sunday.

I wonder will price drop this summer with Galaxy being released

WIFI SPEED Comparison

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaEQHgUc0mM

iPad color so much more vibrant. I guess for photographers, iPad rules
[Xoom General] liaquila:
Just made my order from BH. I hope as I'm from Brasil that they don't postpone my ship order.

Do you guys know if Motorola will supply the stores with a large number of Xoom?
[Xoom General] coreyzw:
The iPad charges through USB... even though the plug into the unit is different (because its apple), it still can charge through USB. I personally wouldnt like the ability to charge through USB since I have a dual plug USB cig adapter in my jeep where one is used to charge my phone, would be nice to use the other slot for my xoom.
[Xoom General] coreyzw:
Where are you at?

This is causing me to run down to my closest best buy now! lol
[Xoom General] vincentm:
Is that box sealed?
[Xoom General] jlcutler:
I'm in Rapid City , Sd

There was a stack of about 10 units all sealed.

Not sure if they are allowed to sell them yet, but they sure had them.
[Xoom General] lifegear:
I hope BH will cancel my order today - just emailed them - so I can get one this sunday at Futureshop. As someone else said, gonna try to have a deal on the Xoom/Speaker Dock/Keyboard with an extended warranty.
[Xoom General] smilepak:
I wonder if you give one of the sale associate 20 bucks willl they sell it to you early heeeh
[Xoom General] jroid:
I went to staples first thing this morning and the associate told me theyre expecting a store order later in the day. Told me if any xooms come in that i could buy it today instead of sunday :D i sure hope so

Sent from my Google Nexus S
[Xoom General] smilepak:
FYI...

http://forum.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=766212#post766503

someone was able to purchase it yesterday. His initial impression of it.
[Xoom General] BlazinGTI:
Any word on Amazon preorders?
[Xoom General] hi_its_ryan:
Good to know it's for sale, but that clown's post is laughable
[Xoom General] Kcarpenter:
Just talked to a buddy at Best Buy, apparently they show up as an unrecognized number when you try to ring one up. He tried it when he saw them on a shelf in the back today.

I assume the bar code doesn't go live until Sunday AM. But I can wait till monday. :D
[Xoom General] almightyjoe82:
Workers at my best buy are clueless lol there like wifi Motorola xoom I don't know.
[Xoom General] ollie6286:
i work at a best buy and tried to buy one at my store as soon as i saw them, i brought it to the attention of the manager i was standing next to that the in stock date is 3-27 in our inventory database and he wouldn't let me get one. so i drove over to another store and bought it there with no issues. there was no option to add a service plan to it though, but thats fine with me.
[Xoom General] jvs60:
Did you get the employee discount?
[Xoom General] laredo7mm:
I can confirm that they are for sale. I am typing this post on my wifi only Xoom that I bought last night at Staples.
[Xoom General] martonikaj:
Talked to a CS person at a Verizon store 2 days ago, I inquired about the WiFi version and they didn't know when it was coming out. They asked the manager if they would be getting it and she said they would not because they don't make any money off of it. Kinda funny considering they sell WiFi only iPad's at the store :rolleyes:

Also, Amazon is now showing a $599 price again, after it was $589 all yesterday... Weird...
[Xoom General] jvs60:
It appears that the back isn't silver after all.

www.droid-life.com/2011/03/25/staples-shipping-motorola-xoom-wi-fi-early-to-at-least-one-lucky-customer/
[Xoom General] :
dammit. i called every best buy and staples in my town. no one is going to sell it before the 27th. and, yes, they have the xoom's sitting in the back. as one staples store rep put it "we have it in stock. but we cannot sell it to you before sunday"
[Xoom General] ollie6286:
yes, i did. will let ya know if i get reprimanded for buying it before the in stock date :-p
[Xoom General] BlazinGTI:
We so ExcItedD!- Rebecca Black talking about the Xoom release on the 27th.
[Xoom General] cesarcerros31:
Called a dozen different stores here in north Vegas anyone know where I can buy one on Sunday

sent from my HTC evolution running a freshly baked gingerbread with the 4gs in it
[Xoom General] jroid:
No luck here on snaggin one early :'( just gotta wait till sunday..

Sent from my Google Nexus S
[Xoom General] smilepak:
Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi - $479.99 at Staples B&M - HUGE YMMV

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=2782461
[Xoom General] martonikaj:
where in the site does it say what the coupon code is?
[Xoom General] djthread:
I got mine today (2 days early) from ABC Warehouse. :) They barely knew they had it... I spose they probably weren't really supposed to sell it to me yet.
[Xoom General] Zargon335:
I just did a chat with Staples.com, the CSR said the Xoom is categorized as a computer.
[Xoom General] vincentm:
In this unboxing video the Xoom has the gun metal back cover. I wonder what's going on with these.

[YOUTUBE]9sq0t058cQQ[/YOUTUBE]
[Xoom General] martonikaj:
It just looks brighter in the stock photos than it does in person. its actually just slightly ligher than the 3G model.
[Xoom General] smilepak:
Chino hill staples selling now. Manager has no issue selling it. Just pick one up
[Xoom General] smilepak:
For what it's worth..here are some info on the new Xoom WIFI....

Android 3.01

Kernel Version 2.6.36.3-g2a4197e

Build Number HWI69

It does have SD slot. It is practically the same slot as the 3G version. On top with the removable SIM slot and inside is the microSD

In the setting, it said to use GPS for google map and that is active check. There is some form of GPS, because google map came up and found my location within accurate to 60 meters. When zoom into google map, it looks pretty accurate pin point to me

Part of the time setting, it ask if I want to use the network to auto detect time.

That detected the date and time perfectly correct.
[Xoom General] lpasq:
Temecula, California Staples on Hwy 79 S just sold me Xoom WiFi. Nine left. Manager had no concern selling it.

...post via N1
[Xoom General] iWraithi:
Got mine at Staples in Scripps Ranch San Diego a few hours ago. I tried Best Buy first and they didn't know it was coming out this weekend.
[Galaxy 3 General] Apollodroid:
whats with new members not allowed to post in the development area..

u get to know everything there is to know by reading previous posts.. and after that if u have a problem or want to help, u cannot post on the development page..

n it'll only spam the general forum.. making it difficult for others.. :mad:
[Galaxy 3 General] sheron:
this is just a precaution to eliminate pointless and idiotic questions on the forum

if u go through the general forum to get ten posts u will have a good understanding of the phone
[Galaxy 3 General] Kaleptik:
Nicely put.

Sent from my Lestatious v1.4.5 Galaxy 3 FROYO
[Galaxy 3 General] ketotu:
nice idea, but if I look through some posts in development Thread, I think it don't work. There are many spam too.

And people like me, have to search where we can write something meaningful.

Normally I wouldn't something reply to such a thread...but I'm hunting my 10 posts.
[Galaxy 3 General] TheRomMistress:
XDA has already considered this topic, that is why we have the rule. If you want to know why, visit the site announcement from January.

BTW, this topic is not related to the Galaxy 3 device. In the future, topics such as these should be posted either in "Off Topic" or "About XDA Developers" section.
[Galaxy 3 General] lordbose:
i totally agree with you , it bugs me alot to..:mad:
[Galaxy 3 General] Docnus:
i think that it's annoying, but it's totally necessary, i mean.. i prefer to "collect" my 10 posts, and not see crapy threads.

well done xda :D
[Galaxy 3 General] next2devil:
This rule annoys me too.

But remember..... uncontrolled freedom ruins the very own essence of itself. Better thought rules are always good for the privileges of freedom earners. :)

Please note: I don't hate anyone, neither do i love anyone... but i do like everyone :P
[Dell Streak 7] xelasfx:
Is anybody using the Dell Streak 7 with Simple Mobile? Did you have to unlock it or did you just have to stick the SIM card in?
[Dell Streak 7] KenpoAP:
no idea... They are in puerto rico. Maybe I try them!

From my CM7 urban themed Glacier
[Dell Streak 7] yourtravelboy:
Simple Mobile SIM card will work with your SIM locked T-mobile Dell Streak 7.

I was able to get my Simple Mobile card to work perfectly by overwriting the existing T-mobile APN settings and hitting save. It will NOT work if you try to add brand new APN settings list unless you are able to get the unlock code from T-mobile and it's not easy.

So open the T-mobile APN list and make it look like this:

Name: Simple Mobile

APN: simple

Proxy: [empty]

Port: [empty]

Username: [empty]

Password: [empty]

Server: [empty]

MMSC: http://smpl.mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS Proxy: 216.155.165.50 or [empty]

MMS Port: 8080 or [empty]

MCC: 310

MNC: 260

APN Type: [Empty]

Then hit the menu button and select "save". You''ll see your radio restart and BAM you're enjoying your Dell Streak a whole lot more.

Remember the default T-mobile settings will show back up if you do a factory reset.
[Dell Streak 7] BerryCodes:
I can unlock Dell Streak 7 with an unlock code.
[Dell Streak 7] bmw740i:
can you make calls with it
[Dell Streak 7] thehook101:
Thanks, It works on the streak 5 also!!!! Great Job
[Dell Streak 7] Bam-Bamm:
Mine has been working great with the Simple Mobile sim card. However, after rooting and installing Clockwork Recovery, I did a factory reset, now I can't get the unit to reboot. Every time I turn it off it only will go into Recovery.

Anyone able to help me out?
[Dell Streak 7] Mysticales:
I work with simple mobile as a retailer. Yes the DS7 CAN work with simple mobile (No unlock needed), even the 4G network ability. Now I would NOT suggest using the 40 or 60$ Voice plans. Reason is, you dont HAVE voice calling on the DS7. You are mostly a internet and text. Which on THOSE plans, they would cut you off after you reach too much data.

I would recommend getting the 45$ broadband plan, gives you 4G speed up to 2 GB of data. Then change the APN.
[Dell Streak 7] henrydcc:
how change the APN?

what benefits does that give. The data begings again?
[Dell Streak 7] Mysticales:
Thats one question still not sure of.. Being that its a broadband plan... they may have it set to 4G up to 2GB then slow down the rest of the connection afterwords. However I have not had anyone come up to me and complain like they do when they used too much data on a phone service. Cause THAT one I know Simple mobile WILL turn off internet, they send warnings out 1st. Then they shut it off till you pay for the next cycle, but sadly they force a customer to wait too. Virgin Mobile least gives people the option to restart a plan from that date.
[Dell Streak 7] crhylove:
Speed on Simple

What kind of speeds are you getting on the streak 5 and 7? I have them both, and am considering switching to Simple this week!
[Dell Streak 7] Mysticales:
Depends on your area. How you can check? Talk to a T-Mobile dealer, try to find out what kinda 4g coverage you have. Then based on that 4g signal and speed, will be how well simple mobile works. Closer you are to that 4g tower, the better.
[Dell Streak 7] Bam-Bamm:
Brother, I sure as hell COMPLAINED MY ASS OFF! I was streaming music at my desk. Then two or three days later, BOOM, they cut me down to 2g speeds. I was as pissed as a Pitbull!

So I learned my lesson, **** THAT SAYS IT'S UNLIMITED, ISN'T!

I'm now running HC 3.2 on my DS7, I do like the battery life already. I don't like that I'm not getting my 4G speeds I was getting before, I home I can find a fix for this through the forums.
[Dell Streak 7] Mysticales:
There is no fix. Its a carrier thing. You are lucky it was only a slowdown and not suspended data. Customer today came in to show me the message about warning him for data. Cause he was tethering with his PC.
[EVO 4G Accessories] evoic:
I know nothing about the Evo, so if this is for the wrong version, apologies.....but this is a great deal.

You need to go here before they sell out, who knows how many they have in stock. Normally around $50 shipped, you can get it for around $8 ! ! - Use this code at checkout: 2200evobatery

http://www.handhelditems.com/premium-exten...0-p-157130.html

Check my profile, I'm a member with a Samsung Captivate.

Not affiliated with these guys at all, just saw the deal on Slickdeals and thought of you folks.
[EVO 4G Accessories] JUST2SUAVE:
Out of stock

Sent from my Evo, ho!
[EVO 4G Accessories] adrian2pm:
ordered one hope my order went through
[EVO 4G Accessories] mexiking713:
These are $13.79 with free shipping

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-7v-2...ery-pack-with-back-cover-for-htc-evo-4g-41890
[EVO 4G Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Those batteries are all over ebay for that price, even cheaper sometimes.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mexiking713:
True. Did a quick search and I came up with this one for $7.93 with free shipping. Cant expect much for that price but I heard good things. Im happy with my Platinum Series 3500mAh :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/3500mAh-Extende...532545?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a35c2001
[EVO 4G Accessories] shoobshoober:
I wouldn't trust chinese batteries. got 2 from ebay and one from quickshippers on amazon. one decent one from ebay. the other two don't even charge past 60% after calibration... ridiculous. I'm buying a platinum series battery right when april rolls around so i can redeem my ebucks
[EVO 4G Accessories] STIDRIVER:
Me and one of my co-workers just got the Quickshippers version from Amazon... Maybe we just got a good batch but they are both working out great! New back covers that come with it fit like OEM too. Got them for $11 shipped... No issues so far...
[EVO 4G Accessories] zoinks:
i bought one of these a couple of weeks ago from this store. with minimal/moderate use, after 12+ hours, it was at about 74%.
[EVO 4G Accessories] adrian2pm:
finally got mine after more than 2 weeks..but they send me 3500 instead of the 2200 i ordered
[EVO 4G Accessories] OneStepAhead:
personally I will not deal with handhelditems.com, very shady company. slow shipping and lousy support too.
[EVO 4G Accessories] adrian2pm:
dang it..after using for a day and charging it the second time it stopped charging ..my light blinks amber and green...i emailed for rma
[EVO 4G Accessories] hgreen70:
All right here is my 3500 experience so far. I bought a 3500 from quickshippers on Amazon for 13.00 battery came in 3 days i placed it in and used it for 4 hrs it went dead i used old battery and wiped battery stats tried to charge 3500 battery in the phone it gave a over heat green and red led. Then i took the sd card out old battery back in and wiped again and re tried charging. it worked. I charged over night with the phone off. Unplugged at 7 am this morning it is now 11:10pm and i have 9% remaining and want to go to bed but battery is still going.

I used the phone normally not a heavy talker. But heavy internet, txt and 100 emails aday using k9, 2 gmail accounts. Today i ran wifi all day 4g for 1 hr or so youtube and a. Small amount of gaming.

For 13 bucks this is awesome. I can't wait until this battery is conditioned...
[EVO 4G Accessories] adrian2pm:
tried that didnt work..my led keeps blinking red and green
[EVO 4G Accessories] hgreen70:
What charger are you using?
[EVO 4G Accessories] adrian2pm:
my evo..i shipped it back today for a replacement. hope i get a better one
[EVO 4G Accessories] huynhc:
i can vouch for the 3500 battery. Bought it and have been using it. I figured the most accurate way to measure the battery life would be to leave it unplugged and just not touch the damn thing since saying i used it for 12 hours with moderate usage is rather subjective....

To my surprise, it discharges at a rate of about 1% an hour if not doing anything on it! On stock, running CM7, it would discharge at a rate of about 5-7% (i did used to have better battery life on the stock battery with netarchy's kernal and myn's rls 5 but i love gingerbread too much and realized i don't need sense [fyi it used to discharge around 3% if phone left on with wifi enabled and not doing anything) My results are better than expected because I did also apply the "lower havs -75mv havs edit" by viper in the development thread.

So in conclusion

3500 battery + savage-zen kernal + CM7 + vipers HAVS edit = awesome battery life

FYI: I did have to charge the battery fully and reboot once it reached a hundred to actually fully charge the battery. When I got it, it charged at a rate of about 5% per minute which I thought was really fast. Once it hit 100% I rebooted, it went down to 87% and slowly charged up to 100% (over 20-25 minutes). Then from there, I got awesome battery life.

I also tried to charge the battery with the phone off at that point and it didn't continue to charge; I also plugged the battery into an external charger at that point and it didnt resume charging either so I figured it reached full capacity.
[EVO 4G Accessories] nickhernandez:
Noice! I've got the classic one from Sprint. Works wonders with an SBC kernel.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] evoic:
I know nothing about the Evo, so if this is for the wrong version, apologies.....but this is a great deal.

You need to go here before they sell out, who knows how many they have in stock. Normally around $50 shipped, you can get it for around $8 ! ! - Use this code at checkout: 2200evobatery

http://www.handhelditems.com/premium-exten...0-p-157130.html

Check my profile, I'm a member with a Samsung Captivate.

Not affiliated with these guys at all, just saw the deal on Slickdeals and thought of you folks.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] 2kmy477:
That will not fit for the evo shift,only the standard battery will fit.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] evoic:
Wasn't sure if it did or not. I posted in the other Evo 4G forum as well.