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07-07-2009, 11:36 PM
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#101 | | Chinese Guy, Swedish Rides
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I played with the N97 and was thoroughly confused. Epic alright, but somehow it didn't feel as solid or workhorse-y as my E71 (which is now bronze LOLLL). Yeah. I like my E71.  | 
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07-08-2009, 05:34 AM
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#102 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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guess ill get a e71 for now
hows the e75?
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07-08-2009, 07:25 AM
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#103 | | (╯°□°）╯聽不到 ╮(°□°╮)
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Originally Posted by lustful-trance  guess ill get a e71 for now
hows the e75? | i sent u a PM
as for e71 being a workhorse, hell yea, its faster interms of being able to type and all, but its fine, once u get use to S60V5, its almost identical!
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07-08-2009, 12:29 PM
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#104 | | I don't get it
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fido told me that i can't use the iphone 6gig plan for any other phone and i will be charged, but i guess its not true
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07-08-2009, 09:48 PM
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#105 | | Cool beans bro
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That newegg deal is being talked about alot lately. 699+ tax isn't bad since im getting a receipt and all.But I've been noticing some sellers on craigslist are listing theres at 725-770ish which isnt bad at all. Im assuming since they're the NAM versions, warranties will be smooth sailing as long as a I have a bill of sale? Hmm decisions indeed.
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07-08-2009, 10:16 PM
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#106 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by JordanLee That newegg deal is being talked about alot lately. 699+ tax isn't bad since im getting a receipt and all.But I've been noticing some sellers on craigslist are listing theres at 725-770ish which isnt bad at all. Im assuming since they're the NAM versions, warranties will be smooth sailing as long as a I have a bill of sale? Hmm decisions indeed. | I'm have the same dilemma 
So the ones that the local retailers sell aren't covered by the 1 yr manufacturer's warranty?
If thats the case, then the newegg deal is pretty good then since these are probably the first few batches and could have issues.
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07-09-2009, 05:44 PM
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#107 | | RS controls my life!
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a receipt required for manufacturer's warranty right? a sales person from a local phone store told me its not required for warranty...  | |
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07-09-2009, 09:00 PM
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#108 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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ok interested in buying from amazon.com
would it work if i put a point roberts recieiving address?
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07-12-2009, 12:47 AM
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#109 | | RS controls my life!
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US Costco is selling this for $599 USD, works out to be just under $700 CAD. can't beat Costco's 90 day return policy and 1 yr extended manufacturer's warranty, for a total of 2 years.
Think that's where I'm going to get mine, nearly pulled the trigger at cellworldco yesterday, glad I didn't
So at the border, I would have to pay 5% GST and 7% PST right?
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07-12-2009, 06:05 PM
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#110 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Im really intrested in buying the N97 from newegg
but I also dont know alot of things about cellphones
before i make the plunge can someone tell me that everything would work once i bring it over to canada? including 3G internet and wifi?
Thank you in advance!
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07-12-2009, 06:10 PM
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#111 | | RS controls my life!
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^yup everything will work as long as you get the nam version (north american version for 3g) because the 3g bands in north america are different to most of the world
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07-12-2009, 09:15 PM
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#112 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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I see..
Thanks!
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07-12-2009, 10:53 PM
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#113 | | Unofficial Tin Foil Hat Specialist.
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Originally Posted by DJ_505 ^yup everything will work as long as you get the nam version (north american version for 3g) because the 3g bands in north america are different to most of the world | He is right, NAM version runs on a 850 frequency as the others in the world run in the 900 frequency for 3G
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07-13-2009, 01:02 AM
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#114 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Originally Posted by clowe US Costco is selling this for $599 USD, works out to be just under $700 CAD. can't beat Costco's 90 day return policy and 1 yr extended manufacturer's warranty, for a total of 2 years.
Think that's where I'm going to get mine, nearly pulled the trigger at cellworldco yesterday, glad I didn't
So at the border, I would have to pay 5% GST and 7% PST right? | I don't go to Costco that often to know this so pardon my surprise but.. N97 AT COSTCO?!? Interesting lol..
My question to you is, what stopped you or changed your mind from buying at cellworldco, before you found out about US Costco? and what price were you quoted at cellworldco for this phone? or anywhere else you searched? Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx He is right, NAM version runs on a 850 frequency as the others in the world run in the 900 frequency for 3G | Just to clarify and make sure I understood correctly, NAM N97 3g (850 freq.) gets best results in NAM but still works in other parts of the world only lower quality? But HK and EURO N97's for example use the 900 freq, so they are better for world wide 3g use but still work in NAM but at lower quality?
My apologies if it is a stupid question.
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07-13-2009, 05:37 PM
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#115 | | Chinese Guy, Swedish Rides
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Regardless of which version of a phone, it will work on any carrier with any SIM card in the world as long as the phone itself is unlocked and has a quad-band GSM radio. This is for voice calls.
Data is the biggest difference between 3G and non-3G phones. Quad-band 2G phones can use data anywhere in the world under the same conditions as for voice above, but data will be significantly slower compared to a 3G phone that packs the proper frequencies for the region.
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07-14-2009, 12:37 AM
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#116 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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^ Thanks, crystal clear now.
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07-14-2009, 01:04 AM
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#117 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by Strike007 I don't go to Costco that often to know this so pardon my surprise but.. N97 AT COSTCO?!? Interesting lol..
My question to you is, what stopped you or changed your mind from buying at cellworldco, before you found out about US Costco? and what price were you quoted at cellworldco for this phone? or anywhere else you searched? | N97 at Costco USA
Can't beat Costco's return policy and additional manufacturer's warranty. You have 90 days to return it if you don't like it or if there's anything wrong with it.
I've looked up several of the small local gsm phone retailers as well as some individual sellers on CL that are selling it for ~700-750 locally but obviously that has no returns or guarantees against defective units.
Cellworldco's policy is pretty good too, 7 days over the counter exchange for defective units, after that, within 30 days they'll help you repair it. They quoted me for $759. There's nothing wrong with Cellworldco that prevented me from buying from them really, it's just that I really like Costco's policy especially for devices like the N97 that could potentially brick, get dead pixels, fuzzy speakerphone, etc. BUT, if you buy it from Cellworldco, Chinese style  there's no proof of purchase so I don't know if Nokia would honour the 1yr manufacturer's warranty.
It was really a toss up between newegg.ca or cellworldco before I found out about US Costco. newegg.ca, you pay ~$23 more but you get a proof of purchase but exchanges for defective or problematic units would probably be a hassle since they ship it out from California and you have to send it back there.
I'll probably go with cellworldco if I can't get it from Costco
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07-16-2009, 02:12 PM
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#118 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Hmm.. Alright cool, thanks. I will also most likely do the same lol
Thanks!
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07-16-2009, 04:50 PM
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#119 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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clowe just wondering if that price is taxes in?
do i need a membership from the us costco to buy from them?
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07-16-2009, 05:16 PM
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#120 | | RS controls my life!
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No its not tax in, you'll have to pay the state tax I believe.
Yeah, you need membership or you have to pay a $30 surcharge. I believe if you have the 'executive' membership its valid for the US ones as well.
They're not available ( afaik) in the warehouse stores btw so you'll have to get it shipped to Point Roberts (if that works) or an Ameri-friend
I can't say if it will be cheaper this way cause you have to pay the state tax and then the Canadian taxes. One of the Fido stores in Lansdowne Mall is selling it for $737 (NAM), $695 (EURO) so it might actually be cheaper locally.
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07-16-2009, 08:22 PM
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#121 | | (╯°□°）╯聽不到 ╮(°□°╮)
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hey rcubed, is ur facebook working at all???
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07-16-2009, 08:23 PM
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#122 | | フルコンボ
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Yup no problem at all.
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07-18-2009, 02:04 PM
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#123 | | The Speed Syndicate
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what are some apps that you should have for the n97?
is there any apps that make it so that you will have a better notification light for missed calls, sms etc.?
too used to the flashing red light on the bb bold 
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07-18-2009, 09:09 PM
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#124 | | Media Officer / MOD
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so i updated my n97 and its A LOT better then before...
damn firmware
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07-20-2009, 01:32 AM
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#125 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Originally Posted by clowe One of the Fido stores in Lansdowne Mall is selling it for $737 (NAM), $695 (EURO) so it might actually be cheaper locally. | I believe this is the guy that is advertising on Craigslist? I was going to check this out. Any heads up about the deal or the place before I purchase (If I decide to)?
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