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Old 12-01-2014, 02:12 PM   #106
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Seems to me this was another Cyber Monday Pre-Sale NOT News of Slash in Pricing & Keeping the Phone Unlocked. Seems like a rotten trick on Amazons part.
I dont think we can call it a dirty trick as the phone cost more that the $200.00. to build. I believe they just wanted to find out the sweet spot and to bring down the inventory.

This is why I jumped on this ASAP!
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Old 12-01-2014, 02:19 PM   #107
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Seems to me this was another Cyber Monday Pre-Sale NOT News of Slash in Pricing & Keeping the Phone Unlocked. Seems like a rotten trick on Amazons part.
What are you talking about? Has something changed? It still looks like the same deal as when I ordered.
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Old 12-01-2014, 02:21 PM   #108
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Well I'm not real impressed with Straight Talk today. I placed a order for a NANO SIM package last week thursday. I was sent a broken tracking number on Saturday and their lack of customer line promised me a call back this week after waiting 45 minutes on hold.
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This Fire sale did it what it was supposed to do -
Pun intended or not?
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Old 12-01-2014, 03:36 PM   #110
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Intended; but by no means was it original. I've seen used all over, including MobileRead.
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Old 12-01-2014, 05:23 PM   #111
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well if anyone cares the code name for the version of the FIRE OS that is shipped with the unlocked Fire is: 3.6.8 "Juniper"

The version for the Locked contract version is: 3.5.2 duke.

I have no idea what the difference between the two are?
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Old 12-01-2014, 05:36 PM   #112
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Interesting I have to check my phone IF I manage to get one that is see what it says.
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Old 12-01-2014, 05:40 PM   #113
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Well Had I know the Deal ends Midnight Tonite PST I would have just went for the Basic as I had planned Now looks like I lose both.

BTW anyone notice the Fire TV is now $69? Yep they posted that within the past 3 hrs.
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Old 12-01-2014, 06:56 PM   #114
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I caved. With the clock ticking and a shipping date a few weeks out, I figured I'd order and still have time to change my mind and cancel. Taking the buck credit for sloth shipping, I won't get it until the end of the month.

So get those negative reviews up early, folks!
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Old 12-01-2014, 07:55 PM   #115
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I caved. With the clock ticking and a shipping date a few weeks out, I figured I'd order and still have time to change my mind and cancel. Taking the buck credit for sloth shipping, I won't get it until the end of the month.

So get those negative reviews up early, folks!
I caved too and mine's supposed to be delivered sometime today. Not at home so I'll have to see what's it like tomorrow. I *am not* going to use it as a phone so YMMV.
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Me, too. And this is the reason:

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...With the clock ticking and a shipping date a few weeks out, I figured I'd order and still have time to change my mind and cancel....
I couldn't fight that logic.
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I am so HAPPY!

I found the instructions on how to properly (no crashes) install Google Services and Google play!

I am in heaven!!!

And I did it without ROOTING. I am not a fan of rooting as it opens up backdoors and security leaks!

Ps. well I spoke to soon the phone crashed once so far!

UPDATE: the phone is rock solid and I was able to load my banking apps and my purchased google play apps!
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If either of you or anyone else that has it get a convenient opportunity, please check how well maps/navigation works with wifi/cell off. (route plan while on wifi OK) Ability to download without necessarily planning a route and/or planning a route with wifi of on predownloaded maps would be a plus.

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From what I can tell the mapping program needs to be online to function. sorry...
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You may have thought of this but how about downloading the Amazon App for printing? That away you can Print the directions out before you leave home. That's what I do with my Fire HD.

I have Many Amazon Apps I love to use on the Phone Anyone know IF they are compatible? The Main ones are my Audubon Collection... Your answers will let me know IF I should sell my Fire HD.
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I decided that I really, really didn't need the Fire phone, but that the Kindle Paperwhite was calling my name over the weekend because I don't yet have a front-lit e-reader, and I also couldn't pass up the Amazon Fire TV with today's $30 off discount. It'll be a gift, because I've got the Fire Stick on order for myself.

I am so weak...

But at least I used Amazon Smile for the order, so St. Jude's Children's Hospital benefits from my purchase.

That counts for something - doesn't it?
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