Atrix 4G $149.99 @Amazon **LIVE**-Laptop dock $499

[zizo79]

I have been checking Amazon periodically to see whn they wll have the Atrix 4G for sale. It is up and you can sign up to get notified, hopefully they will offer it at a lower price than AT&T.

Edit: the page is has gone live

Amazon.com: Motorola Atrix 4G Android Phone (AT&T): Cell Phones & Accessories

The laptop dock $499.99:
Amazon.com: AT&T Laptop Dock for Motorola ATRIX 4G (Retail Packaging): Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[mrvirginia]

I have been checking Amazon periodically to see whn they wll have the Atrix 4G for sale. It is up and you can sign up to get notified, hopefully they will offer it at a lower price than AT&T.

Amazon.com: Motorola Atrix 4G Android Phone (AT&T): Cell Phones & Accessories

The laptop dock $499.99:
Amazon.com: AT&T Laptop Dock for Motorola ATRIX 4G (Retail Packaging): Cell Phones & Accessories

haha awesome dude! thanks!

 

[zizo79]

haha awesome dude! thanks!

I have some Amazon credits and I might just get it from Amazon. PS: the Inspire 4G is $70 there, let's hope the Atrix will be offered at $150

 

[mrvirginia]

I have some Amazon credits and I might just get it from Amazon. PS: the Inspire 4G is $70 there, let's hope the Atrix will be offered at $150

yeah i read about the Inspire. price for that is ridiculously low imo. Atrix should def hit the $150 price point on there. i hope anyway

 

[Jp77]

Thanks dude. This is definitely a good sign!

 

[zetetic13]

Yeah, that's definitely a good find. Hopefully it comes up on Amazon Wireless at the same time as Amazon proper, so the "auto-notify" for which I signed up applies. I'm going to hold out til the phone shows up at Amazon to upgrade, since I'm assuming they'll offer it at a discount too.

Has anyone ever used Amazon Wireless to upgrade a line before? Any experiences of whether there will be trouble carrying over an unlimited data plan?

 

[zizo79]

Yeah, that's definitely a good find. Hopefully it comes up on Amazon Wireless at the same time as Amazon proper, so the "auto-notify" for which I signed up applies. I'm going to hold out til the phone shows up at Amazon to upgrade, since I'm assuming they'll offer it at a discount too.

Has anyone ever used Amazon Wireless to upgrade a line before? Any experiences of whether there will be trouble carrying over an unlimited data plan?

I actully asked an AT&T CSR and was told to just call them before activating the phone.

 

[zetetic13]

I just went through a "trial run" adding the Inspire to my account, and it forced me to choose between three data plan options when ordering. It said it would remove any other plans attached to my line on the family plan in the process...

To get the most out of your new phone, however, you may require new or different service options (like a data plan) on the line you are upgrading. We will therefore help you choose new service options as part of the upgrade process. Please note that we will replace the current service options for the line you are upgrading with those you select on AmazonWireless. We will not alter service options that apply to all lines on your family plan, however (like text messaging for your entire family).

Gives me the feeling that even if you called a CSR before activating, the contract has been re-written.

[EDIT]:

Looks like there are a few different stories:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=856719

... which talks about a method to make it work, but the last post says that their "MediaNet" plan was wiped away. I currently have a Blackberry data plan, would that happen to me? Is MediaNet a smartphone plan? (I know BB is)

On the other hand, there was this post on AT&T's forums:

http://forums.wireless.att.com/t5/General-Device-Support-for/Smartphone-Upgrade/m-p/2651977

Which makes it sound like they're just playing it safe, but CSRs are recommending not to try it.

Thoughts?

 

[zizo79]

The page got updated, it says "The Motorola Atrix will be available for purchase starting 2/22".

Amazon.com: Motorola Atrix 4G Android Phone (AT&T): Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[xyz1398]

Apart from amazon, any other online vendors carry this? Thanks

 

[litildubey]

Thanks for the information shared here.

I wanted to know if any of you have bought cell-phone with service from Amazon before? Also do they charge sales tax on the device?

Normally Amazon does not charge tax in my state but will they in this case?

 

[zetetic13]

Asked Amazon Wireless customer service in an email what they could do about grandfathering unlimited data plans, and they said:

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry about our products and services on Amazon Wireless. When you select new service options for your upgrade phone, those options will override the current ones you have. We do not have the ability to do grandfathered plans.

You are welcome to talk to AT&T and see if they will switch you back to the unlimited data plan after you purchase through Amazon Wireless.

I hope this information helps!

Best regards,

Danielle W.
AmazonWireless: Cell Phones and Plans

Um... not gonna chance talking AT&T into giving me my unlimited data plan back. Looks like Amazon Wireless is not a viable option for those wanting to keep their grandfathered plans---RadioShack is probably the way to go.

 

[zizo79]

If that's the case, Bestbuy might be the way to go for me...

 

[zizo79]

The Atrix 4G has gone live..I have it for $149.99 in my cart..!!

 

[litildubey]

Yep got 1. SAD they didn't have overnight option on this. Gotta wait for 2 days!!! contemplating whether to get it from radio shack tomorrow morning.

 

[dream5hift]

If I upgrade a line from any of the stores and want to use it on my line by swapping sim, would the store add data plan to the upgrade line if it doesn't have one?