Finally got to order a 16GB Nexus 4

[jacktesterson]

Just went on sale on playstore Canada

Got in for $359.99!

Last time I ordered the 8GB (launch) but flipped it when I got it as they were fetching hugh amounts and I could use the extra cash at that time.

Also, I made it in the 1-2 weeks shipping time, not 8-9 like last time.

 

[magomago]

Question: Is there a way to call in and make an order? I want to use a Google Play Gift Card, AND an Amex Gift Card on top of my own credit card

 

[Red Storm]

Question: Is there a way to call in and make an order? I want to use a Google Play Gift Card, AND an Amex Gift Card on top of my own credit card

Save the gift card for the apps/games/music/books/movies you will inevitably buy.

 

[Sheep]

Save the gift card for the apps/games/music/books/movies you will inevitably buy.

Yup. I received a $25 Play card with mine and it came in handy for those impulse app purchases since I forgot I had it.

 

[thecapsaicinkid]

Looks like the most exclusive phone on the market can no longer be considered as such. Ugh, might sell mine now. [/hipster]

 

[lopri]

I've ordered one each (8GB/16GB) thinking whichever ships first I can cancel the other. Is it a bit selfish?

Edit: OP, you didn't have to pay tax on yours? My order is over $380 w/ tax & 2-day shipping. (I think 2-day shipping is default on Play store? Couldn't find any way to change it)

 

[Red Storm]

Looks like the most exclusive phone on the market can no longer be considered as such. Ugh, might sell mine now. [/hipster]

Uh, you should have sold when it was OOS. Now who's going to pay top dollar for your phone when they can get a new one at MSRP?

 

[luv2liv]

i ordered 2
might as well

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Uh, you should have sold when it was OOS. Now who's going to pay top dollar for your phone when they can get a new one at MSRP?

cuz they're going to run out again soon and be OOS for 10 weeks....

 

[Red Squirrel]

Ordered mine! Can't believe I managed to get in on time. I was waiting but figured it would go out of stock too fast before I get a chance to check. Though it does say 1-2 weeks so I am a bit weary that each sale is not actually being accounted for. Hopefully that's not the case.

 

[bearxor]

I sat with one in the cart with a bumper and stared at it for probably five minutes...


I just couldn't do it. I finally got to handle one a couple weeks back and I'll be the first to admit that it is one slick device. JB looks gorgeous on it, significantly better than the GNex I had. The screen was definitely top notch and the whole device felt really nice in the hand.

But I'm a fan of the iPhone 4/4S design, so that may just be it.

 

[lopri]

If you are satisfied with what you've already got, no reason to look elsewhere. Grass tends to be greener on the other side anyways. ^^ iPhone 4 is a great design (even more so than iPhone 5, IMO) and it ages really well.

Having said that, for someone who's contract is up and looking to get away from carrier leashes (i.e. me) Nexus 4 is just what doctor ordered.

 

[Ravynmagi]

Did I understand this correctly. Google is still charging you guys for 2 day shipping but not shipping the orders for 1 to 2 weeks?

 

[lopri]

Did I understand this correctly. Google is still charging you guys for 2 day shipping but not shipping the orders for 1 to 2 weeks?

I take a small issue to that, too. I presume that 2-day shipping is there for safety/insurance reasons per UPS policy, but considering that customers have no guaranteed delivery date Google should really offer it for free on these non-stocked items.

Edit: Or at least provide the Play store credit as they did before.

 

[bearxor]

If you are satisfied with what you've already got, no reason to look elsewhere. Grass tends to be greener on the other side anyways. ^^ iPhone 4 is a great design (even more so than iPhone 5, IMO) and it ages really well.

Having said that, for someone who's contract is up and looking to get away from carrier leashes (i.e. me) Nexus 4 is just what doctor ordered.

I'm basically bailing on AT&T as soon as TMo gets 1900mhz HSPA up and running here in Charlotte. I'll eat the $280 ETF on my iPhone 5 line to save $100/mo.

I actually prefer the iPhone 3G/3GS design over the 4/4S's hard edges and lines. But definitely prefer it over the 5 at this point. Not to say the 5 feels bad, but it's way too thin. The plus side to this, IMO, is that now the phone is so small I can put a case on it, and it feels just right, as opposed to the 4/4S, which felt just about right and putting a case on it made it feel too big. I have a Otterbox Commuter on my 5 and I don't hate it nearly as much as I did when I used one on my iPhone 4.

As for shipping, yes, this shipping should be free. I guess you can look at it like the phone is already such an awesome deal, that they need to cover the shipping because they're probably not making it back on the phone, but when seemingly every other place that sells phones ships them to you overnight or next day for free, that extra $13.99 is kind of hard to swallow. Heck, I'd even prefer to see the phone priced at $325 and $375 with free shipping.

 

[Ravynmagi]

When I ordered my Nexus 4 in November it took 3 days to arrive and Google automatically refunded my shipping cost. So I just thought it's odd they'd do that for me back then, but now that they know it'll take a week or two to ship these orders, they are still charging shipping. Seems weird. But yeah, it's still such a nice deal, so hard to raise a fuss.

 

[amdhunter]

I sat with one in the cart with a bumper and stared at it for probably five minutes...


I just couldn't do it. I finally got to handle one a couple weeks back and I'll be the first to admit that it is one slick device. JB looks gorgeous on it, significantly better than the GNex I had. The screen was definitely top notch and the whole device felt really nice in the hand.

But I'm a fan of the iPhone 4/4S design, so that may just be it.

:biggrin:

 

[kaerflog]

Yeah I placed an order for the 8gb one.
I have a small fuss with the $13.99 shipping too.
I guess I'm spoiled with the free shipping every time I make an online order.

 

[jacktesterson]

Yeah

I just hope it gets shipped out in a reasonable amount of time.

It's hard to complain about a quad core S4 phone for $350 + Tax/Shipping

Shipping is 16.99 in Canada, and our prices are $10 more to start.

 

[elitejp]

Just went on sale on playstore Canada

Got in for $359.99!

Last time I ordered the 8GB (launch) but flipped it when I got it as they were fetching hugh amounts and I could use the extra cash at that time.

Also, I made it in the 1-2 weeks shipping time, not 8-9 like last time.

Thats how all the copies have been sold overseas which has helped to keep the us phones out of the us market.

 

[Robert Munch]

Anyone here use a protective front covering to prevent hairline scratches? I don't have one but, i'm starting to notice some here and there.

 

[Red Storm]

Anyone here use a protective front covering to prevent hairline scratches? I don't have one but, i'm starting to notice some here and there.

What are you doing with your phone?

 

[Robert Munch]

What are you doing with your phone?

My Nexus sits in pocket with my remote keyless entry at times when i'm moving about. To answer your question, i'm doing nothing with my smartphone.

 

[Red Storm]

My Nexus sits in pocket with my remote keyless entry at times when i'm moving about. To answer your question, i'm doing nothing with my smartphone.

Well there's your likely problem. The only thing I ever put in the same pocket as my phone is cash or something like a napkin, never any kind of hard plastic/metal, especially touching the screen.

 

[Robert Munch]

Well there's your likely problem. The only thing I ever put in the same pocket as my phone is cash or something like a napkin, never any kind of hard plastic/metal, especially touching the screen.

Duh. Hence the question. Not going to shuffle shit in my pocket when i'm walking about.