Couldn't wait any longer......... been watching and waiting since b4 pre-launch.
Anyway.... went and grabed a 64G for $299 @ Office Depot.
Now....... if I can just get through the Setup...... I've read where many have been having problems connecting to the server to accomplish Setup (at least the last week or so)........ that's where I'm at.
Anyway.... looking forward to getting started once I get past Setup!!
The burning question for me is "Do I upgrade??". I picked up a 16gb for #169 (UK current price) to see if I liked it. I do and think OS2 I've played with the beta) will clinc it.
So ... do I rush out and get a bigger (32 or 64) while they're still on offer? If the price goes up again when OS2 come out (as per some of the runours, at least), I can probably eBay the 16gb for what I paid for it. Mind you, the 64gb is #249, which is 50% more
Mostly I use it at home for browsing and playing music and, if I can get it to stream off my NAS, then I won't really need the extra space. But maybe things will change and I'll need to take it out and about, loaded with music (flac files and they take up space).
I'm very tempted - does anyone want to dissuade me
Last edited by filbert42; 02-08-12 at 04:03 PM.
Reason: more info
I went to my local office depot before I purchased from newegg. OD wanted full price for the 64gb.. I told them I could get it for $299 but they wouldn't match. I tried to buy from a locally but I'm not going to pay $400 more than I need to. lol
I had been in Office Depot 2-3 times in the last week or so..... different Office Depots. I checked inventory and drooled. Each OD had about 2 64Gs ... 4-6 32Gs and some 16 Gs.
Anyway.... they were all priced at the 199 249 299 pricing.
Today I walked in a different OD to purchase. The shelf showed the full price for all of them (699 for 64G, etc)............ but....... when they went on their system to check inventory they found the price at $299.
Don't know why........ but..... anyway........ I would get the OD to double check price if the shelf is showing full retail price.
If you check OD online they are showing 199 249 299 through 2/11/2012.
Glad you are liking it! If I its your first touch device you will be even more hooked! Lol enjoy it! You are coming in perfect time as you won't have to wait to much longer for OS 2
I decided to grab a 64 gig as well. They are getting harder to find in the stores. I know you can still get them online but the stores don't seem to have many left. At least not the 64s. I was a best buy last night and they had no 64s or 32s in my state. 16s only. Now I have 2. Maybe I'll sell the 16. After I get a look at 2.0 of course.
Swipping is so addictive that you will find yourself trying to open the Fridge door by swipping... I know this cause I caught myself doing it too! LOL
I haven't tried the fridge yet ..... but......
One day this week I found myself making multiple back-to-back swipes on my 9700 and for some reason it wouldn't work ............
I finally realized I need to go get a 9900.
Actaully about to go shop some phones with/for my wife. It will be real difficult not to pic up a 9900 or another PB-64G while I'm out (I really like the $299 price that's still available for 64G ).
I grabbed a 64gb PB too after having a 16gb since launch day. And in that 24 hours I have re-installed all my apps and loaded all my videos and photos... plus I currently have it on a 800 mile road trip, aaand I just had a video chat with my parents half way around the world via the aol video chat site.... love it!!
One day this week I found myself making multiple back-to-back swipes on my 9700 and for some reason it wouldn't work ............
I finally realized I need to go get a 9900.
Actaully about to go shop some phones with/for my wife. It will be real difficult not to pic up a 9900 or another PB-64G while I'm out (I really like the $299 price that's still available for 64G ).