Haha, the phone came way earlier than what I expected. The play store said a few weeks, but then it shipped the next day and so here I am
Lucky bugger!
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Lucky bugger!
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Archer
Honorary Master
What was the total cost in rands if I may ask
Thanks
I'm in the USA at the moment, so the Rand cost was "zero"
But it was basically $350 (16GB version) + shipping (13.99) + taxes (±$25)
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Mikrouwel
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I'm in the USA at the moment, so the Rand cost was "zero"
Hmmm im a little confused. If you in the US then why did yoy have to pay taxes and shipping :/
Sorry for being noob if its a dumb question
Maverick Jester
The Special One
Hmmm im a little confused. If you in the US then why did yoy have to pay taxes and shipping :/
Sorry for being noob if its a dumb question
Might not be in the US when they eventually decide to ship? Just my 2c
Archer
Honorary Master
Hmmm im a little confused. If you in the US then why did yoy have to pay taxes and shipping :/
Sorry for being noob if its a dumb question
If you buy something online you pay sales tax if the seller has a physical presence in the same state as your shipping address
zakdoc89
Senior Member
Stock is now available....
16GB Units..
Pricing at R 5750 with a screen protector
16GB Units..
Pricing at R 5750 with a screen protector
Yeah not good, especially considering that you can get a 32GB S3 for 6k locally nowadays (assuming local warranty as well unlike the N4). This seems like a very bad deal.
Was hoping they would come down significantly when the play store sorted out sock shortages...
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Without a local warranty at double the storage capacity + expansible storage + removable battery (after 600+ charges, will you chuck the N4 in the bin?). I would go for the S3 at R300 more. If you could buy a N4 @ R4k I would say go for the N4.
AfricanTech
Honorary Master
Hmm, double the built in memory + a MicroSD slot for R250 more.
Feels pricey (no offense Zak - you're entitled to charge what you like)
At that price I would take the S3 because of local warranty alone.
Battery is a non-issue. Battery on Nexus 4 can be replaced. Expandable storage is a non-issue for me personally since I don't need much in the way of storage space.
Battery is a non-issue. Battery on Nexus 4 can be replaced. Expandable storage is a non-issue for me personally since I don't need much in the way of storage space.
That is good to know, was wondering if the battery would be soldered to a board, only concern for me would be if I would be able to do it myself and where to buy the battery.
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Each to his own I guess. In 20 years of owning a cellphone, I have never had to purchase a second or spare battery - I don't imagine the Nexus 4 will be any different. Expandable storage is really the only area where the the S3 has the edge. Even at the same price as the S3, I wouldn't think twice about taking the Nexus 4 again.
eBay is where I buy cellphone batteries. I had a quick look out of curiosity, there was a Nexus 4 battery (for R600 or something). However the phone is pretty new so price is high, eventually it'll get cheaper. Nobody is replacing their Nexus 4 batteries now.
Also had a look on ebay, only saw one for $100 & could not determine if it was new or used.
This factor won't matter to everyone - but if you travel to the US often (and use a T-Mobile SIM), you won't get 3g with the Galaxy, but will with Nexus devices. They've locked their 3g network down - if you didn't get your phone from T-Mobile, it's throttled. But Google apparently got the Nexus phones whitelisted.
(Mine is with Berco couriers, according to a call earlier today - waiting to hear what the customs/VAT bill is).