Sprint customers got earphones.
Left Galaxy Note 2, Right E4GT
Wasn't on Sprint's or AT&T's site either but clearly listed on the box.
Well great! I really hope it does. Always good to have a few pairs floating around!
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What does the key chain do
That I don't know. I'm assuming, since they are stickers that you can stick them to the keychain to enable it as an NFC tag. You program it as you see fit.
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Just got my tracking number.
Good going Verizon...it's shipping right on time.
My only worry is that it has signature required, so I hope I'm home when they come.
I'm pretty sure you'll have to sign. This is my biggest fear because I'm fresh outta college I'm working and living with my parents. We all get home right around 4 pm so I hope that the FedEx guy does not come before then. I don't want to wait another day or drive to the damn FedEx center, haha.
Worst case senario, you get yours in the morning when the store opens. You can tell us how great it is while we wait for the FedEx truck....
Right...lol.
For my Ground Troops nothing at either Verizon or Bestbuy...i called the four stores in my area. I figured, but with the other posts of the so called availability i tried.
Like they say in my hood....Pics or it didnt happen!
I'm pretty sure you'll have to sign. This is my biggest fear because I'm fresh outta college I'm working and living with my parents. We all get home right around 4 pm so I hope that the FedEx guy does not come before then. I don't want to wait another day or drive to the damn FedEx center, haha.
It says signature required on my shipment notice so I'm sure that's the case.
I work from home Thursday, but the challenge will be to get to the door in time. It seems like the fedex guy rings the doorbell once then makes a mad dash back to the truck.
When I look at my plan, it says "Unlimited Data". There is no "Unlimited only on 3G, but you only get so much data on 4G." Data is data whether transmitted via 3G or 4G. And my data is unlimited according to my plan.
And, this purchase of the Note II is still confirmed by the Internet Sales Manager that I'm continuing to keep my unlimited data. That means unlimited 3G and unlimited 4G.
As long as I keep purchasing phones at full price, I will continue to keep my unlimited data until VZW does away with unlimited for good, which right now is limited to those that have been grandfathered.
And hell, while your at it, you can still tether your device to other wifi-capable devices for free with unlimited 4G data usage at no extra charge! (Assuming you're using the grandfathered unlimited data package)
My Local VZ Store reports having 2 in stock. They had actually told me they had no information. Then specifically called me back to say they had 2 in stock. I asked if I could come buy one and they told me they couldn't sell them til Thursday. So I'm betting on thursday being the in store date and will be waiting on thursday morning when my store opens.
2 ?? Wow that's a small amount to have ready for release day... Oh my
Just to calm some nerves I thought I'd post. I'm a VZW employee who also pre-ordered the Note 2. When I check my order status through the website it say's "Your order is currently being processed......" which I'm sure a lot of you also see. HOWEVER, when I check the internal order system with my pre-order confirmation it shows me it's shipped today. It seems that the orders status system just hasn't caught up with the shipments. So you can rest assured that even if it says processing as long as you pre-ordered it will ship today. I did the pre-order yesterday and its shipped. You just may not get your shipping confirmation until later tonight. I agree that it wasn't executed as well as pre-orders in the past. Usually those that pre-order get the phones before they are available in the retail outlets. Thats what makes it worth pre-ordering. This time however it seems they will arrive in stores on the 29th which is the day we'll receive our pre-orders. So this time the only benefit on pre-ordering is ensuring you get one and not having to go to a store. The downside is you could go to the store at 9am on the 29th and get it quicker than FEDEX will probably get to you.
PS - For the person that asked about keeping the Unlimited Data Plan. There are no 4G unlimited plans. Regardless of whether or not you purchase at Full Retail you would have to go a 4G data plan of which there are 3 for Nationwide Plans and various choices for Share Everything.
No 4G unlimited? Huh? We have unlimited data and plan to have 4G on my note2...
Well great! I really hope it does. Always good to have a few pairs floating around!
That I don't know. I'm assuming, since they are stickers that you can stick them to the keychain to enable it as an NFC tag. You program it as you see fit.
The NFC keychains I bought already have the chip inside and doesn't need a tag attached to it.
It says signature required on my shipment notice so I'm sure that's the case.
I work from home Thursday, but the challenge will be to get to the door in time. It seems like the fedex guy rings the doorbell once then makes a mad dash back to the truck.
That's what my FedEx does, which works fine for packages that don't need signature as he just leaves then inside the outer door. But I am worried he's not going to ring doorbell and leave note. So I am gonna open inner door and leash one of my dogs in the entry area so they will alert me when they see him
And hell, while your at it, you can still tether your device to other wifi-capable devices for free with unlimited 4G data usage at no extra charge! (Assuming you're using the grandfathered unlimited data package)
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unless you have a grandfather'ed unlimited plan.
No..unlimited can't. New subscription check with jellybean and even 3rd party apps in most cases. Plus tethering rule only applies to metered accounts.
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It's pretty annoying to me that Verizon is holding this device back, probably because of the Htc DNA, which isn't even the same type of device IMO. Verizon is such scum.
It's pretty annoying to me that Verizon is holding this device back, probably because of the Htc DNA, which isn't even the same type of device IMO. Verizon is such scum.
Scum because they choose to market another more exclusive device first???
Do they highlight a product that is an exclusive only to them...or market a product that every other company sells? It's just smart business practice and I don't fault them for their release schedule.
I'm just happy the picked up the N2 after passing on the N1. I don't mind waiting the extra couple of weeks and I'm glad they they honored their promise to ship on time.
It's pretty annoying to me that Verizon is holding this device back, probably because of the Htc DNA, which isn't even the same type of device IMO. Verizon is such scum.
They haven't even issued the press release like they normally do on the Tuesday before a phone launches. It seems like they're hoping this launch goes bad so they can say to Samsung "your phone didn't do that well, so the next time you launch a flagship we're doing it our way." Remember, this is the same carrier that didn't even want the Samsung Galaxy S2, and we know that was because everyone else had it. And now they're imposing their will on Samsung with all the unnecessary branding with the Note 2. It's just Verizon's MO because they're the big bad carrier on the block with the most money and customers, and everything has to go their way. Oh well, I'll have my device in a couple of days and won't care a bit!
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It's pretty annoying to me that Verizon is holding this device back, probably because of the Htc DNA, which isn't even the same type of device IMO. Verizon is such scum.
Wait, was the DNA launched 14 days prior? If so, the exchange/return window is 14 days. Makes business sense.... kinda.
They are doing it their way...with their logo blasted all over the device. Ay word yet if the home button does indeed have that abomination ?
It definitely does, but I hear it's easy to remove with sandpaper, or a replacement button. I might even get creative and get a white home button to replace mine with (I have a titanium grey Note 2 coming). Also planning to get an OEM back plate granted there aren't any differences in the snap-on mechanism, but even then I'll have a case so I won't see any of it either way.
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Also easy fix....signature required for FedEx? Sign a piece of paper and instruct them to leave it at the door. Never failed me.
Or after the 1st failed delivery, call FEDEX with the tracking number and have them hold at the local station.
Go pick it up with picture ID (and the tracking info) after work. Check their hours, but most are open after 5.... and I'm not talking about fedex/kinkos, these are real fedex hubs...
All you loyal customers / Verizon haters crack me up!
If they're so awful there are other choices.
I don't mind a logo on my phone nor do I mind the BMW badge on my car or all the other gizmo's that have a name on them. If the phone works and I don't get dropped calls I'm happy.
All you loyal customers / Verizon haters crack me up!
If they're so awful there are other choices.
I don't mind a logo on my phone nor do I mind the BMW badge on my car or all the other gizmo's that have a name on them. If the phone works and I don't get dropped calls I'm happy.
I didn't know being a customer meant I couldn't be critical of how they operate, and I didn't know it meant I was a hater. I love Verizon but I hate how they can be with some things. Is that so bad?
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All you loyal customers / Verizon haters crack me up!
If they're so awful there are other choices.
I don't mind a logo on my phone nor do I mind the BMW badge on my car or all the other gizmo's that have a name on them. If the phone works and I don't get dropped calls I'm happy.
Real LTE and more coverage than anyone. Why would you choose anything else?
tmob is really only a MVNO "city carrier" and won't work on my trips over real GGG's or even GGGG's.
Straight talk MVNO, I tried calling them tonight... 15+ min hold time, had to transfer me back to someone about a asking about new service..... click, disconnect on their end.
ATT? Does anyone use their crappy dropped call service any more? Might as well tmob or ST with MORE dropped calls per call! See what I did there? Huzzuh!!!
Sprint, not the best implementation, but I can at least understand my friends on a voice call when they are on their network in the city!
All you loyal customers / Verizon haters crack me up!
If they're so awful there are other choices.
I don't mind a logo on my phone nor do I mind the BMW badge on my car or all the other gizmo's that have a name on them. If the phone works and I don't get dropped calls I'm happy.
I don't care about the logo either. It cracks me up that so many are making such a big deal about a freakin' button.
I also can't wait to see how many people try scratching off the logo but scratch the button instead. That's going to be extremely amusing.
yea im getting super skeptical of the places i called. that fact that nobody has it yet is making me this way. oh well thursday will be a good day!
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Same here! Im hoping they are playing dumb to keep the natives from attacking. hope, because if not their ignorance is sad.
I honestly don't think they're playing dumb. It appears all the carriers got in VERY few shipments. I was fortunate when I got mine at 8 a.m; all other stores open at 10. Had I gone to one of the 10 o'clock stores, I would've been S.O.L.
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It says signature required on my shipment notice so I'm sure that's the case.
I work from home Thursday, but the challenge will be to get to the door in time. It seems like the fedex guy rings the doorbell once then makes a mad dash back to the truck.
UPS and FedEx arrive in my neighborhood everyday like clockwork. If it's UPS you know they'll knock around 10:30. FedEx 2:30-3:00. The only time that changes is when the regular driver is off. Then it becomes a nightmare.
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The NFC keychains I bought already have the chip inside and doesn't need a tag attached to it.
Would you mind sharing with the rest of us which ones you bought?
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Scum because they choose to market another more exclusive device first???
Do they highlight a product that is an exclusive only to them...or market a product that every other company sells? It's just smart business practice and I don't fault them for their release schedule.
I'm just happy the picked up the N2 after passing on the N1. I don't mind waiting the extra couple of weeks and I'm glad they they honored their promise to ship on time.
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They haven't even issued the press release like they normally do on the Tuesday before a phone launches. It seems like they're hoping this launch goes bad so they can say to Samsung "your phone didn't do that well, so the next time you launch a flagship we're doing it our way." Remember, this is the same carrier that didn't even want the Samsung Galaxy S2, and we know that was because everyone else had it. And now they're imposing their will on Samsung with all the unnecessary branding with the Note 2. It's just Verizon's MO because they're the big bad carrier on the block with the most money and customers, and everything has to go their way. Oh well, I'll have my device in a couple of days and won't care a bit!
harplayr they're probably going to do what ogwilson just said, put zero effort into it so that they can throw their weight around in the future, more than they already do I'm sure. Us consumers don't benefit from it so I don't see why you'd blame me for not liking it, as a consumer. IMO they should've released the Note 2 ASAP so that demand died down before the DNA was released then they would've had 2 successful releases instead of 1, but now they'll have a few people get the DNA and the Verizon customers who've been waiting will get the Note 2, though I'm sure with a bunch of bloatware etc. I look out for the consumer because that's what we are. "Smart Business Practices" don't concern me because Verizon's bottom line does not concern me.
Also like dude said I have a choice, and I choose not to support those business practices.
I don't care about the logo either. It cracks me up that so many are making such a big deal about a freakin' button.
I also can't wait to see how many people try scratching off the logo but scratch the button instead. That's going to be extremely amusing.
Imma try rubbing the *beep* out of it. Just like every other logo phones i have had...they all come off.
Maybe some thinner on a tooth-pic...some model paint...hmmm. Worse comes to worse a sticker. Either way if i jack it up to bad i know i can get a replacement cover for it. Either way i really dont care...i got it for guts not the body.
If they were smart they'd have flawed both pre Black Friday and discounted $50. They woulda sold out easy.
There are gonna sell out now! Customer wise...i wish they sold it early on sell. Business wise...why sell it at discount price when they will sell out the same at full price! Mo money, mo money, mo money!
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And there is no other option but big red if you want good service...and especially I'd you have unlimited data...
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If they were smart they'd have flawed both pre Black Friday and discounted $50. They woulda sold out easy.
And there is no other option but big red if you want good service...and especially I'd you have unlimited data...
That would've been a good idea.
I'm honestly surprised at how well AT&T has been for me this go around (since February). No dropped calls and there's only one place I know of that has no service, Red Lobster in Annapolis lol. and I do get "unlimited data for non-smartphones" on my Nexus 4 on AT&T
Since everyone seems to hate the logo, I'm going to be the odd one out. I kinda like it, or should I say I can deal with it. People like to complain regardless of how petty it is. Like someone mentioned there's other options out there. This will probably be my last phone with Verizon because once the other companies catch up, I'M OUT!
Called to try and get an early upgrade to the Note 2. Apparently the Note 2 follows the same rules as the iPhone 5. No early upgrades, you have to wait until your upgrade date to get the reduced amount. I think I might try giving a call when the phone is officially released and see if it was just a system error or something.
called my local vzw office and they are getting them in tomorrow but not selling till thursday just like everyone else has heard. hopefully some of you who pre-ordered will get theirs tomorrow!
From the first time I heard/saw the branded button, I was put off by it. It was by no means gonna stop me from getting the phone though.
Now, after just playing with one in a store for a good while, I will say that I totally forgot the branding was there. Compared to the awesomeness of the device & the beauty of the screen, I don't care about that button at all anymore.
Now I just have to make it till Thursday morning without the phone.
When I bought my first iPhone, much like today, I was tracking it every minute. I called the local FedEx place and asked them to track it. I didn't expect it, but the driver called me and said, "I'll be at the Radio Shack in 15 minutes if you want to meet me."
This was in a big city and I'm sure that is not the policy but that was a great day. I tipped him.
Some of you may consider giving it a try. Call and say, I'm on my lunch break and can I meet the driver or can I leave a note telling him that it is OK to leave the package.
If you meet him, you will have to show ID but that should not be an issue.
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When I bought my first iPhone, much like today, I was tracking it every minute. I called the local FedEx place and asked them to track it. I didn't expect it, but the driver called me and said, "I'll be at the Radio Shack in 15 minutes if you want to meet me."
This was in a big city and I'm sure that is not the policy but that was a great day. I tipped him.
Some of you may consider giving it a try. Call and say, I'm on my lunch break and can I meet the driver or can I leave a note telling him that it is OK to leave the package.
If you meet him, you will have to show ID but that should not be an issue.
This is not normal! Please post up some review info ASAP on the features or lack of features!
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