exadyne Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Correct. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk The only brick and mortar store I could imagine offering a lower price would be Sam's Club, and that only by a matter of dollars, not matching Verizon / AT&T's $299.99. Unfortunately, Sprint seems to know they can pluck an extra $50 out of Galaxy Note users on their network. Don't know why they do this to Galaxy Note in particular, and not other popular phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampaflusa Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Anybody know when someone will do a RF review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Anybody know when someone will do a RF review? I think Robert commented at least on a basic glace at the FCC report that it was middle of the road, maybe similar to the S5 (which isn't a great benchmark to equal) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chemist Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I think Robert commented at least on a basic glace at the FCC report that it was middle of the road, maybe similar to the S5 (which isn't a great benchmark to equal) I missed Robert's comment on the GN4. That's disappointing. Top of the line phone, middle of the road RF performance. One would think these manufacturers would strive to be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaQue Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I missed Robert's comment on the GN4. That's disappointing. Top of the line phone, middle of the road RF performance. One would think these manufacturers would strive to be the best. Why? People will just blame the network if you he phone has signal problems. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 http://www.sprint.com/landings/samsung_note4/index.html?ECID=vanity:galaxynote4 Preorder now live. I'm hoping we'll know more about the Nexus X/6 before the preorder (and $200 trade-in) is over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Why? People will just blame the network if you he phone has signal problems. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk No doubt. Remember the EVO LTE? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Unfortunately, Sprint seems to know they can pluck an extra $50 out of Galaxy Note users on their network. Don't know why they do this to Galaxy Note in particular, and not other popular phones. It's not just the Note. Sprint priced the S4 at $249 last year when the other carriers sold it for $199. That's one reason I'm glad my upgrade is Jan. 1. If I decide to get the Note 4, it'll likely be in the timeframe where it'll be on sale at third-party retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thearch1tect Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Anyone preordering with best buy to try and get the $200 gift card from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtf21 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Anyone preordering with best buy to try and get the $200 gift card from them? I just tried online with no success. Apparently the pre-order with trade doesn't allow in store pick up on the website. The online rep I just chatted with specifically stated that the GC is available in store only and not able to be used toward the GN4 purchase. Any one know otherwise. I am hoping he just didn't know because he isn't in the stores when these things launch and is just not familiar with the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chemist Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Why? People will just blame the network if you he phone has signal problems. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Unfortunately that is true! The Sprint network here in Harrisburg is really getting awesome. Signal levels (dBm) are up in many new places each day. Places where you had a difficult time getting a signal are now strong. Band 25 and Band 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Surprised it's not on amazon yet. Sent from my CoziBlurred4.3 gN2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exadyne Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Anyone preordering with best buy to try and get the $200 gift card from them? I intend to. I just tried online with no success. Apparently the pre-order with trade doesn't allow in store pick up on the website. The online rep I just chatted with specifically stated that the GC is available in store only and not able to be used toward the GN4 purchase. Any one know otherwise. I am hoping he just didn't know because he isn't in the stores when these things launch and is just not familiar with the process. In the past I've done Best Buy's register your phone and get a $50 gift card when you upgrade. When I did that, they applied the $50 right there towards the phone's purchase price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thearch1tect Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I intend to. In the past I've done Best Buy's register your phone and get a $50 gift card when you upgrade. When I did that, they applied the $50 right there towards the phone's purchase price. Haven't heard of the $50 promo. How does one go about doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exadyne Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Haven't heard of the $50 promo. How does one go about doing that? Too late at this point in the year, but it might run again next year: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/mobile-phones-promotions/gift-card-reserve-offer-details/pcmcat293000050015.c?id=pcmcat293000050015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamiller42 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I missed Robert's comment on the GN4. That's disappointing. Top of the line phone, middle of the road RF performance. One would think these manufacturers would strive to be the best. Is this measured by hardware only or hardware and software? I've been told Nexus 5 has top RF test results, but a quick search in the Nexus 5 forum shows it's been mired in reception problems. My N5 reception is better than it ever has been, but I can't say it's the best phone I've had reception with. Bottom line is reception is an equation involving the hardware (phone and towers), the drivers and the network and how well they all play together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exadyne Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Is this measured by hardware only or hardware and software? I've been told Nexus 5 has top RF test results, but a quick search in the Nexus 5 forum shows it's been mired in reception problems. My N5 reception is better than it ever has been, but I can't say it's the best phone I've had reception with. Bottom line is reception is an equation involving the hardware (phone and towers), the drivers and the network and how well they all play together. I believe it based purely on the FCC reports that show the hardware's radiated energy. The characteristics of look like the GS5 so it seems likely to perform about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicM Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 FYI it's up on Amazon now: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NKR9FT2/ref=sr_tr_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1411771394&sr=8-4&keywords=Galaxy+note+4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 FYI it's up on Amazon now: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NKR9FT2/ref=sr_tr_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1411771394&sr=8-4&keywords=Galaxy+note+4 and it's $299.99 Sent from my CoziBlurred4.3 gN2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooseracer96 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I just preordered mine from best buy this evening. Can't wait until oct. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 If your a note fan you have to watch this new promo piece warning it's 4 mins but it's kinda funny Galaxy Note 4 -- Note Pun Intended: http://youtu.be/cxpTFT7XxN4 Sent from my CoziBlurred4.3 gN2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 If you want to play with the Note 4, Best Buy has it on display in their Samsung area. They even have the Edge! I didn't have much time to spend with it. The display of course is great and it feels solid with the metal edge. Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 If you want to play with the Note 4, Best Buy has it on display in their Samsung area. They even have the Edge! Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk I know where I will be taking my lunch break! Sent from my CoziBlurred4.3 gN2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Yup big jump from gn2 I'm sold. Sent from my CoziBlurred4.3 gN2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twospirits Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Yup big jump from gn2 I'm sold. I assume you went to see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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