Samsung Free 21 Day Test Drive (Note 3, S5, Gear2, Fit, ADDED :Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 )

[Zaap]

http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-consumer-trial-398478/

(Didn't see this already mentioned, if it has been, sorry.)

For anyone interested, Samsung is offering a trial program. Borrow a Note 3 or S5 (with service!) or Gear Fit, Gear 2 (or even a combo of more than one) for 21 days, free. There is a credit card deposit required for each device, but it's fully refunded.

Bad news is it's only available at a few locations in TX, NY and CA:

Dallas-Fort Worth/Frisco, TX: Stonebriar Centre Mall
Houston/The Woodlands, TX: The Woodlands Mall
Los Angeles/Canoga Park, CA: Westfield Topanga
New York City: Samsung Galaxy Studio SoHo,
Santa Clara, CA Westfield Valley Fair

But according to Samsung they might expand this if it's successful.

I have no need of another smartphone (they were actually eager for me to borrow one too, I guess not so many people know about this promotion, but I have a N3 and not interested in the S5) so I decided to go pick up a Gear Fit and test drive it for 21 days. Rather than just bitch about how stupid and geeky smartwatches are, I thought maybe I'd try one and see for myself.

So far (day 2) I hate to say it: I actually love this silly thing. In actual use it's not quite as goofy as I thought. It's not insanely functional, but it has just enough that I could see getting used to it. So far it's come in handy in showing me text messages while my hands weren't free, and allowing me to respond (customizable pre-written response) without touching my phone. And just quickly checking missed calls has been cool. I know I'll hate myself, but I might just end up buying it.

Samsung gives a $50 Play Store card as a buying incentive, but you can really just play around with a device for 21 days and return it with no obligation, for nothing.

Anyone who wants to try-before-buying for 21 days and lives near one of the locations should check this out.

 

[cmdrdredd]

I'm not in those areas but a smart watch sounds like something I wouldn't mind trying out. Too bad it's not Android Wear but even still, you could get an idea as to whether you would find it useful to have.

 

[Zaap]

Update to this: I did the 21 day trail with the Gear Fit- ended up liking it enough to buy one for $150 -$50 Play Store credit.

I haven't seen it mentioned elsewhere, but now Samsung is extending the test-drive offer to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and the Tab S 10.5.

Same limited locations.

 

[Oyeve]

I already have a note 3 and S5 but will try the gear 2.thanks op!

 

[gorcorps]

Didn't see this before, but an interesting idea. I've always been intrigued by the Note series, but am worried that it's just too big for me. Being able to give it a go for a few weeks would be a good way to know if it'd be worth it or not.

 

[rcpratt]

Interesting. Trying a watch like that is probably the only way I'd ever consider one.

Right now I'd love to test a N3 until the N4 is announced/released and I likely buy that. Too bad on the limited locations.

 

[bearxor]

I can understand doing this for cell phones, but doing it for something like a tablet or a watch doesn't make a lot of sense.

Just go to Best Buy and buy a Gear. Use it for thirty days, return it. Or keep it if you end up liking it.

For cell phones, this makes sense so that you don't have to set up a new account, then cancel it and pay a pro-rated fee, etc, etc.

 

[lopri]

Tab S are WiFi only currently? (no service required)

 

[Zaap]

Just go to Best Buy and buy a Gear. Use it for thirty days, return it. Or keep it if you end up liking it.

True. I could have done that.

Would have cost me $50 though.